Teriyaki Chicken (Instant pot)

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• ¼cup packed dark brown sugar
• 3Tbsp. soy sauce
• ¼cup crushed pineapple
• 1Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 2large garlic cloves, minced
• 2lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Rice, for serving
• Steamed vegetables, for serving
• Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Details

Preparation time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Add brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple, ginger and garlic to pressure cooker; stir to combine. Add chicken; gently toss to coat. Secure lid and ensure release valve is closed; cook for 15 minutes at high pressure.

When cooking cycle is complete, press the cancel button. Quick-release the pressure and remove lid. Press the sauté button. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened to desired consistency and chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Press the cancel button.

Serve over rice and/or steamed vegetables, garnishing with scallions and sesame seeds. Refrigerate any leftovers.