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Easy Juicy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken thighs to help the sauce stick better.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, chicken broth, and toasted sesame oil.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and pour the teriyaki sauce over them, coating the chicken evenly.
  4. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  5. Remove the chicken thighs and set aside on a plate.
  6. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Whisk cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then slowly stir into the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  7. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, return to the pot to coat with the thickened sauce.
  8. Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry helps the sauce cling better. Allow natural pressure release to keep chicken juicy. Whisk cornstarch slurry slowly to avoid lumps. Start cooking rice while chicken cooks to sync timing. Optional: Sear chicken in sauté mode before pressure cooking for extra flavor. Adjust honey to taste for sweetness. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For vegan, replace chicken with tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth.

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