Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe simplifies dinner prep while delivering an impressive meal the whole family will love. Serve it over rice or steamed vegetables for a satisfying and delicious experience that tantalizes your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces and stir to coat with aromatics.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and rice vinegar. Pour over chicken.
- Seal the lid and set to 'Manual' on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of steam, then stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 728mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or assorted vegetables. Add pineapple chunks for a fruity twist or sprinkle sesame seeds before serving for added texture.