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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

This Instant Pot Sesame Chicken recipe delivers tender chicken in a flavorful sesame sauce, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Serve over rice and garnish for a complete dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a bowl.
  2. Place chicken pieces in the Instant Pot.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid, and set the valve to 'Sealing'.
  5. Cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for 8 minutes.
  6. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  7. Carefully remove the lid.
  8. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
  9. Turn the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode.
  10. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the Instant Pot and stir continuously until the sauce thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
  11. Serve the sesame chicken over cooked rice.
  12. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.