Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Description
This recipe starts by heating neutral cooking oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode, allowing the chicken thighs to brown slightly before pressure cooking. This initial sear adds surface flavor and color. The chicken then simmers in a sauce made of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, which blends salty and sweet elements typical of teriyaki sauce.
After a high-pressure cooking cycle, the sauce is thickened with a slurry of cornstarch and water while the pot is set back to sauté, creating a sticky glaze that clings to the tender chicken. The dish is served immediately, garnished optionally with white sesame seeds, which add a mild nutty crunch and visual contrast.
This chicken teriyaki pairs well with steamed rice to balance the rich sauce and tender meat. The pressure cooking reduces total cooking time compared to traditional methods but preserves flavor development and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 1/2 lbs (750g) chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon water mix well
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- white sesame seeds for garnishing, optional
Instructions
- Turn on the Sauté mode on your Instant Pot. Once the pot is fully heated (to prevent the chicken from sticking), add the cooking oil.
- Pan-sear the chicken thighs until they turn slightly brown on the surface. (If they stick to the pot too much, you can use a non-stick skillet for searing or skip this step.)
- Add the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Cover the pot, select Manual, and set it to High Pressure for 6 minutes.
- When it beeps, perform a quick release. Once the valve drops, carefully remove the cover. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode, then add the cornstarch slurry and stir to thicken the sauce.
- Turn off the heat, garnish the chicken with sesame seeds (if using), and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 960mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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