Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
Quick and flavorful dish with tender chicken in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1½ lb chicken breast (skinless, cut into pieces)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp red pepper (crushed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Press the ‘Sauté’ button on the Instant Pot. Add the sesame oil. Once hot, add half of the chicken pieces. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove the chicken and repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil if necessary.
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Mix well.
- Add all the chicken back into the pot. Pour the sauce over the chicken and mix until well coated. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Set it to cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once the cooking time ends, perform a quick pressure release carefully.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. With the Instant Pot set to ‘Sauté’, gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the pot. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Serve immediately, and be sure to sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top for added texture and presentation.
Notes
Adjust spice level to taste. Add vegetables such as bell peppers at the end for added nutrition.
Find it online: https://www.chickenharvest.com/instant-pot-sesame-chicken/