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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that brings a rich honey soy sauce to life. Made without frying, it’s a healthier version of the Chinese-American classic, ideal for busy weeknights. Perfectly glazed chicken served with white rice, it’s better than takeout!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)

  • ½ cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or sriracha

  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)

  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

  • Spring onions or scallions (for garnish)

  • White rice (for serving)

Instructions

  • Add chicken, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, ketchup, and hot sauce to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.

  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high for 3 minutes. Once done, release the steam quickly.

  • Remove the lid, press sauté, and add honey and sesame oil.

  • Make a cornstarch slurry (mix cornstarch and water), and add it to the sauce. Stir until the sauce thickens.

  • Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with white rice.

Notes

  • Use arrowroot powder if cornstarch is unavailable.

  • Adjust sweetness and spice by varying the amount of honey or hot sauce.

Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/instant-pot-sesame-chicken/