Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is a fast and simple recipe for your Instant Pot. It involves cooking tender chicken breasts or thighs in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce that is both sweet and tangy.
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When life gets hectic and you’re in need of a quick, family-friendly recipe, try out this Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken. It’s made with a tasty homemade teriyaki sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, and the tender chicken is a hit with even the pickiest eaters in my house. I’m confident it will win over your picky eaters too.
What makes this recipe a lifesaver? It’s incredibly easy to make! Unlike my Grilled Chicken Teriyaki recipe, you don’t need to marinate the chicken. The electric pressure cooker does the work, infusing the chicken with intense flavor in no time. Providing my family with a flavorful and wholesome 30-minute meal that leaves them asking for seconds makes me a happy mama. If you’re looking for family-approved, easy recipes, you’ll definitely love this Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
NOTE ON INGREDIENTS
- Chicken: You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs—choose based on your preference or what’s on sale.
- Teriyaki Sauce: For the best flavor, go for homemade Teriyaki Sauce. It includes pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, honey, and rice wine vinegar, creating a perfect mix of sweet and savory. Opt for reduced-sodium soy sauce to manage the sodium level.
- Cornstarch: While not essential, if you want to thicken the teriyaki sauce, prepare a cornstarch slurry by dissolving cornstarch in water.
Helpful Hints:
- Frozen Chicken: If using frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, you can skip the searing step and cook for 11 minutes on high pressure.
- Sauce Thickness: While thickening the sauce ensures it coats the chicken evenly when serving, the chicken still tastes great even without a thickened sauce.
- Bone-In Chicken: For bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, adjust the cooking time to 9 minutes on high pressure after searing. If using bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, adjust the cooking time to 11 minutes on high pressure after searing the chicken breasts.
FOR MORE INSTANT POT RECIPES, CHECK OUT:
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Pasta
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
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