Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken. Easy to make chicken teriyaki that is better than take out! Made in the instant pot this Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the easiest recipe ever!
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a simple instant pot chicken recipe that is perfect for dinner. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken gives you amazing tender chicken breasts in a tasty homemade Teriyaki sauce. Just add some veggies and rice for an easy and complete meal!
The great thing about this Teriyaki chicken recipe is that I do not have to plan ahead to much, with just a few minutes of time I can have this juicy teriyaki chicken recipe on the table for dinner!
I LOVE Teriyaki Chicken, always have but it is one meal that Tom always sat at the end of the table scrunching his nose at. If he saw that Chicken Teriyaki was on the meal plan he always planned on eating a snack like 5 minutes before dinner was on the table to avoid having to eat it.
Until I made this Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken. The difference is there is no sticky sauce. This Instant pot Teriyaki Chicken has all the amazing flavors of the baked version, but the sauce is not sticky. Don’t ask me why it makes a difference to him, I don’t know but at least I found a way that everyone can enjoy one of my favorite dinner meals.
What to serve with Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
When serving Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken I stick with the same sides as when I make baked Teriyaki Chicken – veggies and rice. I tend to make steamed veggies (Broccoli and carrots are my go to) and then depending on my mood I make white rice. Then have the chicken, veggies and sauce from the chicken on top of the rice.
You can also use this easy chicken teriyaki to make teriyaki chicken bowls. They are so easy to make and so tasty too!
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Can I use Frozen Chicken?
If you are like me and sometimes forget to take chicken out to thaw you will be happy to know that you can use frozen chicken in this recipe. All you have to do is add about 5 minutes to the cook time.
Can I use Chicken Thighs?
I like using chicken breast but if you only have thighs they will work as well, but I find it best to use boneless chicken when making it.
Tips for making this recipe
Follow manufacture instructions. If you are using a different pressure cooker than the Instant Pot including the ninja foodi, be sure to check on the exact way to cook and use your pressure cooker before using it.
Add some veggies. If you want to add veggies I suggest steaming them and mixing them in when the chicken is done cooking. Bell peppers, broccoli, sugar snap peas and carrots are all great options to add.
Make the rice while chicken cooks. If you are going to serve this with rice I suggest making the rice while the chicken cooks. I personally like to make things easy on myself and make baked rice.
Teriyaki Chicken Ingredients
- Honey
- brown sugar
- garlic
- ginger
- soy sauce
- rice wine vinegar
- boneless skinless chicken breast
- water
- cornstarch
- sesame seeds
- green onions
How to make Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Whisk together the honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar and oil in the instant pot.
Add in the chicken and set the instant pot to manual for 15 minutes and 10 minute natural release time.
Once the pressure has released opened the pot and remove the chicken.
In a small bowl whisk together the cold water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Turn your instant pot to saute high and whisk in the cornstarch mixture to the pot. Allow this to boil to thicken the sauce.
While the sauce is thickening shredded the chicken with two forks.
Once the sauce has thickened remove 1/2 cup of the sauce from the pot and you can save this sauce for another dish. Add the chicken back into the pot and stir to coat. Turn off the pot and top the chicken with the sesame seeds and onions.
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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/8 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger peeled and grated
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- ¼ water cold
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together the honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar and oil in the instant pot.
- Add in the chicken and set the instant pot to manual for 15 minutes and 10 minute natural release time.
- Once the pressure has released opened the pot and remove the chicken.
- In a small bowl whisk together the cold water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Turn your instant pot to saute high and whisk in the cornstarch mixture to the pot. Allow this to boil to thicken the sauce.
- While the sauce is thickening shredded the chicken with two forks.
- Once the sauce has thickened remove 1/2 cup of the sauce from the pot and you can save this sauce for another dish. Add the chicken back into the pot and stir to coat. Turn off the pot and top the chicken with the sesame seeds and onions.
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