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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
4.8 from 75 votes

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken features chicken breast pieces sautéed in sesame oil, then cooked under pressure with a sauce of honey, tamari, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. After cooking, a cornstarch slurry is added to thicken the sauce, resulting in a glossy, flavorful coating. The sesame seeds sprinkled on top add a mild crunch and nutty accent to the tender chicken pieces.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound chicken breast skinless, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce if not gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder minced form, dried
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 teaspoon water

Instructions

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  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute.  Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil into pot and saute half the chicken.  Get a bit of browning on all sides, about 3-4 minutes, then remove to a bowl.  Add more sesame oil and saute the second half.
  2. In a small bowl mix the honey, tamari, garlic and red pepper with a whisk.  
  3. Put chicken back into pot and add sauce.  Turn chicken to cover with sauce. Turn Instant Pot to poultry and set timer for four minutes.  Lock the lid in place.
  4. Turn off the heat when the timer beeps.  Carefully use a dishtowel to do a quick pressure release.
  5. Whisk the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and turn pot to saute.  Add mixture and stir well.  Saute for a minute or two until sauce thickens to your taste. 

Notes

  • Adding the cornstarch slurry at the end thickens the sauce to your preferred consistency.
  • For chicken that falls apart, extend cooking time and use natural pressure release.

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 1018mg (42%) Potassium 715mg (15%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1018mg 42%
Potassium 715mg 15%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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