Honey Sesame Chicken {Instant Pot}

Name: Honey Sesame Chicken {Instant Pot}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water; 2 scallions; Cooked rice and roasted broccoli; Chopped scallions and sesame seeds

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6
Calories
244 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Honey Sesame Chicken {Instant Pot}

Iris Warren

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This easy Honey Sesame Chicken recipe only takes 25 minutes to make because it is made in the Instant Pot. It is a family favorite and SO much better than takeout!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce use Tamari for gluten-free
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
2 scallions white and green parts, chopped
Cooked rice and roasted broccoli for serving, optional
Chopped scallions and sesame seeds for garnish, optional

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Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Select Browning/Sauté to preheat the Instant Pot. When hot, add the oil, onion, garlic, and chicken to the pot. Sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
Stir in the soy sauce, ketchup, and red pepper flakes. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 3 minutes cook time.
When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Add the sesame oil and honey to the pot and stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Add the slurry to the pot. Select Simmer/Sauté and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Stir in the scallions. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve roasted broccoli on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 890mg (37%) Potassium 393mg (11%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 3.5mg (4%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	244kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	890mg	37%
Potassium	393mg	8%
Sugar	26g	52%
Vitamin A	140IU	3%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	4%
Calcium	17mg	2%
Iron	0.9mg	5%