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Sesame Chicken Instant Pot Recipe

This Sesame Chicken Instant Pot Recipe is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender chicken thighs with a savory and sweet sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions: 

  • In the Instant Pot, combine chicken, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick pressure release and open the lid.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the chicken mixture in the Instant Pot.
  • Select the sauté function and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve the sesame chicken over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes:

For a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 32gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Quick Dinner, Sesame Chicken
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