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Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

This Honey Sesame Chicken recipe made in the Instant Pot is one of my favorite quick and easy chicken dinners that my whole family loves. We make it over and over again.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes, about 2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds optional garnish
  • Chopped green onions optional garnish

Instructions

  • Set the instant pot to the sauté mode.
  • Working in batches, sauté the chicken in the instant pot with the cooking oil. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until chicken browns. You do not want the chicken to cook all the way through.
  • Add in the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
  • Seal the instant pot and cook on high for 4 minutes. Once done cooking, do a quick release and carefully open the lid after all the pressure has released.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch together with the water.
  • Turn the instant pot to the sauté mode again and add in the cornstarch mixture. Sauté until sauce thickens up, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Plate and serve with sesame seeds and chopped green onions as a garnish. You can serve it with a side of cooked rice.

Notes

  • This is a great dish to add sautéed vegetables too. We love it with cooked broccoli. 
  • Store the chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate. The chicken will stay good for 3-4 days in the fridge or you can freeze it for 3-4 months.
  • Sauté the chicken in batches to ensure even browning without overcrowding.
  • Carefully use the pressure release valve to quickly release pressure for a faster meal.
  • Stir cornstarch thoroughly with water to avoid lumps in the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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