Instant Pot Honey Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
- 4boneless skinless chicken breasts
(or 6 chicken thighs, see note 1
- ½ csoy sauce)
(i use low sodium
- ½ cwater
- ⅝ choney
- 2 tspminced garlic
- ½ crice vinegar
- ½ tspground ginger
- ¼ tspcrushed red pepper flakes
use ½ teaspoon for a more noticeable touch of heat
- 3 tbspcorn starch + 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tspsesame seeds
- diced green onions
for topping
- steamed white rice or fried rice
for serving
Directions
- 1
Place chicken in pressure cooker. Whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
- 2
Place lid on pressure cooker, turn vent to seal. Press "pressure cook" and set timer to 20 minutes for frozen chicken, 10 minutes for thawed chicken.
- 3
When pressure cooker "beeps" to signal end of cooking time, allow a natural release (aka don't do anything) until the float valve sinks.
- 4
Use a slotted spoon to remove any pieces of fat in the pressure cooker leftover from the chicken Set pressure cooker to "soup" setting. Meanwhile, shred chicken.
- 5
Once liquid comes to a boil, stir together corn starch and water and whisk into the sauce until thickened. Stir in sesame seeds.
- 6
Turn off pressure cooker, transfer shredded chicken back to the pressure cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
- 7
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve over steamed or fried rice.
Instant Pot Honey Teriyaki Chicken
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About this Recipe
Tired of complicated weeknight meals but still crave bold, restaurant-worthy flavors? This Instant Pot Honey Teriyaki Chicken recipe is your answer, delivering a sweet and savory sensation with minimal effort. It’s a perfect no-fuss dinner the whole family will enjoy, guaranteed to become a new rotation staple.
The magic happens in your Instant Pot, transforming simple ingredients into succulent, shredded chicken bathed in a rich, sweet, and savory honey teriyaki sauce that appeals to everyone at the table. Its no-fuss approach ensures a stress-free cooking experience, while the vibrant Asian-inspired flavors make it a guaranteed family favorite that tastes truly authentic.
Prepare for incredibly tender, shredded chicken pieces coated in a glossy, irresistible honey teriyaki sauce that perfectly balances sweetness from the honey with umami depth from soy sauce and rice vinegar. You'll taste the bright notes of fresh minced garlic, the warmth of ground ginger, and a subtle kick from crushed red pepper flakes if you choose to include them. This main course is designed for maximum flavor impact with minimum fuss, providing a deeply satisfying meal that feels special yet is so easy to prepare.
While perfect as is, this honey teriyaki chicken recipe is also wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. You can easily swap the boneless skinless chicken breasts for an equal amount of chicken thighs for an even richer, juicier result. Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level, or omit them entirely for a milder dish. For an extra pop of flavor and texture, don't skimp on the fresh diced green onions and toasted sesame seeds when serving.
Serve this delightful Instant Pot Honey Teriyaki Chicken generously over a bed of fluffy steamed white rice or savory fried rice to soak up every last drop of that amazing sauce. It's the ultimate hassle-free, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for any busy weeknight.