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Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken Recipe Guide

This Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that combines savory and sweet flavors. 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 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Green onions chopped, for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions: 

  • In the Instant Pot, combine chicken, pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.
  • 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 into the chicken mixture in the Instant Pot.
  • Select the sauté function and cook until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
  • Serve the pineapple chicken over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Pineapple Chicken, Quick Dinner
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