Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    738 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken is made with tender chicken thighs, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and all soaked in a sweet and tangy sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

Dump & Cook:

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless - cut into 1-2 inch pieces, or chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 20 oz can pineapple chunks do NOT drain
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Cornstarch Slurry:

  • 4 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Garnish:

  • 4 green onions sliced
  • sesame seeds
  • slivered almonds
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Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients from the "Dump & Cook" section to the Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
  2. Close and seal the lid, make sure the pressure cooker points to seal.
  3. Pressure cook for 5 minutes on High Pressure, followed by a 10-minute Natural Release.
  4. Turn off the heat. Release the remaining pressure. Open the lid.
  5. Select the Sauté function, on LOW.
  6. In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons of cornstarch with the orange juice, whisk until all combined with no lumps.
  7. Add the mixture to the Instant Pot and gently stir to combine.
  8. Cook on Sauté function for a few more minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens.
  9. If you want the sauce even thicker, mix one more tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of juice and add it to the pressure cooker.
  10. Let the chicken stand for 5-7 minutes, the sauce will thicken more.
  11. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and slivered almonds.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 738kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 223mg (74%) Sodium 1273mg (53%) Potassium 973mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 50g (100%) Vitamin A 1575IU (32%) Vitamin C 128mg (142%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 738 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 738kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 223mg 74%
Sodium 1273mg 53%
Potassium 973mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 50g 100%
Vitamin A 1575IU 32%
Vitamin C 128mg 142%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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