Description
Honey Sesame Chicken Instant Pot recipe is a fast, flavorful meal made in just 25 minutes. Sweet, savory, and better than takeout—perfect for busy weeknights. Try it now for a delicious dinner win!
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce (Tamari for gluten-free)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 cup honey
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water
2 scallions, chopped
Cooked rice and roasted broccoli for serving (optional)
Chopped scallions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chopped chicken with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your Instant Pot using the Sauté or Browning function. Once hot, add oil, diced onion, minced garlic, and the seasoned chicken. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add soy sauce, ketchup, and red pepper flakes. Stir well, then lock the lid in place.
- Set to High Pressure for 3 minutes. Once done, perform a quick pressure release.
- Stir in sesame oil and honey once the lid is safely removed.
- Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Add to the pot.
- Simmer using the Sauté setting, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Add chopped scallions and serve hot over rice. Garnish with more scallions and sesame seeds if desired. Pair with roasted broccoli for a balanced meal.
Notes
Tamari keeps it gluten-free.
Use maple syrup or agave if avoiding honey.
Add more chili flakes or hot sauce for extra spice.
Great for meal prep—flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes + Time (Pressure Build/Release): 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot / Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 48mg