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Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken

A quick, savory-sweet Instant Pot chicken with honey, sesame, and a sticky sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow or sweet onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons water
  • sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat the vegetable oil, then add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
  • Pour in the soy sauce, ketchup, and sprinkle the red pepper flakes; stir to distribute the sauce.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on HIGH for 3 minutes.
  • Perform a quick release, then carefully remove the lid once the pin drops.
  • Stir in the sesame oil, sliced green onions, and honey.
  • Whisk the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth, add the slurry to the Instant Pot, then turn on Sauté and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens to your liking.
  • Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds if desired.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Small bowl and spoon (for cornstarch slurry)
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon

Notes

  • Cook time does not include time to come to pressure.