Instant Pot Sesame Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Now that you have everything you need, follow this step-by-step guide to make Instant Pot Sesame Chicken:
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Sauté Chicken: Turn the Instant Pot on to the "Sauté" setting. Add sesame oil, allowing it to heat up before adding chicken. Sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, and rice vinegar. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and ensure the valve is set to "Sealing." Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Release Pressure: After cooking, allow for natural pressure release for about 10 minutes, then switch the valve to "Venting" to release any remaining pressure.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Turn the Instant Pot back to "Sauté" and stir in the slurry. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish: Once the sauce has thickened, stir in toasted sesame seeds. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions before transferring to a serving dish.
These straightforward steps will help you create a delicious Instant Pot Sesame Chicken that everyone will love!