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Easy Juicy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

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A quick and flavorful Instant Pot recipe for juicy teriyaki chicken thighs with a glossy, sticky sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and optionally season with black pepper.
  3. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat a tablespoon of oil. Brown chicken thighs on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce into the Instant Pot, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Nestle the browned chicken thighs into the sauce. Add 1/4 cup water.
  5. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode at high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  6. Remove chicken and set aside. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and stir in slurry. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Return chicken to the pot to coat with sauce or spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before browning to get a better crust. Browning chicken adds flavor but can be skipped. Use tamari and arrowroot powder for gluten-free version. Add sriracha for heat. Cornstarch slurry thickens sauce; add gradually to avoid lumps. Natural pressure release for 5 minutes prevents rubbery chicken.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, teriyaki chicken, quick dinner, pressure cooker, weeknight meal, juicy chicken, easy recipe

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