5 from 30 votes
Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken features tender chunks of chicken cooked with pineapple, bell peppers, and a blend of soy, hoisin, and citrus juices for a sweet-savory sauce. The pressure cooking method quickly infuses the flavors while maintaining moistness. A final thickening step creates a glossy sauce, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and almonds for texture and color.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
738 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
Dump & Cook:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless - cut into 1-2 inch pieces, or chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 20 oz pineapple chunks do NOT drain, can
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 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 onion sliced
- sesame seeds
- almonds slivered
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients from the "Dump & Cook" section to the Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
- Close and seal the lid, make sure the pressure cooker points to seal.
- Pressure cook for 5 minutes on High Pressure, followed by a 10-minute Natural Release.
- Turn off the heat. Release the remaining pressure. Open the lid.
- Select the Sauté function, on LOW.
- In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons of cornstarch with the orange juice, whisk until all combined with no lumps.
- Add the mixture to the Instant Pot and gently stir to combine.
- Cook on Sauté function for a few more minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens.
- 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.
- Let the chicken stand for 5-7 minutes, the sauce will thicken more.
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and slivered almonds.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738
% 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.