Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken, a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a homemade teriyaki sauce that strikes the ideal balance between sweetness and savory goodness. In under 30 minutes, you can prepare a delicious dish that pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or fresh veggies. The one-pot cooking method ensures minimal cleanup while maximizing flavor—making it an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot. Pour some teriyaki sauce between layers and drizzle the remaining sauce over them.
- Seal the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure.
- Transfer chicken to a plate; set Instant Pot to SAUTE. Mix cornstarch with cold water until dissolved and add to bubbling sauce to thicken.
- Return chicken to the pot to coat with thickened sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 331
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 112mg