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Instant Pot™ Honey Teriyaki Chicken

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  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
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If you’ve spent any time on the Internet, you’ve most likely have heard of the Instant Pot™. And whether you’re new to the craze or already an Instant Pot™ fanatic, this Instant Pot™ teriyaki chicken is a dinner dream come true. Ready in just 30 minutes and made with juicy chicken thighs, this recipe is all about the flavorful homemade honey-teriyaki sauce. Sweet and savory, these tender Instant Pot™ chicken thighs won’t disappoint. By Mommy’s Home Cooking
Created Nov 12, 2019
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Ingredients

  • 6-8 chicken thighs
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Steps

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    1
    Combine teriyaki sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  •  
    2
    Heat the Instant Pot in sauté mode. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and brown the chicken, about 2 -3 minutes per side.
  •  
    3
    Add the teriyaki sauce, cover and lock the lid. Cook in poultry mode for 20 minutes. Turn off the pot and allow it to release pressure naturally. This will take about 5 minutes.
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    4
    Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    You can also use chicken drumsticks.
  • Tip 2
    Don’t substitute chicken breasts for the thighs. Tender chicken thighs are better suited for the pressure of the Instant Pot™.
  • Tip 3
    Serve with rice and/or vegetables as a side dish.
  • Tip 4
    Be sure to refer to your own Instant Pot™ user manual for any potential setting differences.
  • Tip 5
    Add Sriracha sauce or cayenne to the teriyaki sauce to give this dinner a kick of heat.
  • Tip 6
    Part slow-cooker and part pressure cooker, the Instant Pot™ makes easy delicious recipes and we’re here to make sure you know exactly how to use it for absolute dinner perfect every time.

Nutrition Information

200 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 22g Protein, 9g Total Carbs, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories
200
Total Fat
9g
Saturated Fat
11/2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
90mg
Sodium
840mg
35%
Total Carbs
9g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
6g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Calcium
2
2%
Iron
8
8%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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