Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken & Sticky Rice
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken & Sticky Rice is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served alongside fluffy sticky rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish allows you to indulge in rich flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 cups glutinous sticky rice
- 1.5 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Sauté chicken: Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode, add oil, and cook chicken and garlic until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Pour over sautéed chicken.
- Pressure cook: Secure the lid and set to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for 10 minutes.
- Prepare sticky rice: Rinse sticky rice under cold water; combine with water in a separate pot or steamer according to package instructions.
- Serve: Release pressure from the Instant Pot, serve teriyaki chicken with sticky rice on plates, drizzle with extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added nutrition and color.