Homemade Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot® recipe

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Ingredients

¼ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sliced green onions, or to taste

Nutrition Info

200 calories
carbohydrate: 14.7 g
cholesterol: 58.5 mg
fat: 5.4 g
fiber: 0.4 g
protein: 23.1 g
saturatedFat: 1.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 650.9 mg
sugar: 11.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Whisk honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl, set aside.

  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Adjust for medium heat and add sesame oil. Cook chicken in batches in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. Return all chicken to the pot and stir in honey-soy mixture. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions, set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Mix together cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth, stir into the pot. Select Saute function, adjust for low heat, and bring to a simmer. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

This homemade sesame chicken recipe certainly feels like a takeout meal, but it's made in the Instant Pot® in your own kitchen. Serve with hot cooked rice.

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