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Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe Guide

This Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory soy sauce and tender chicken thighs. 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 Hawaiian
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 can pineapple chunks, drained 8 oz can
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice (for serving)

Instructions: 

  • Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
  • In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over the chicken.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick pressure release and open the lid.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the sauce in the pot.
  • Add pineapple chunks and shredded chicken back into the pot. Stir well.
  • Serve the Hawaiian chicken over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes:

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. You can also use chicken breasts if you prefer.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken, Hawaiian, Instant Pot
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