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How to Make Homemade Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will satisfy your craving for Chinese takeout without the extra cost and unhealthy ingredients. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a wholesome and flavorful meal but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

By using the Instant Pot, you can have this tasty sesame chicken ready in no time at all. The pressure cooking function of the Instant Pot helps to infuse the chicken...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • 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.

    • Nutrition

    200 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 651mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 191mg

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