Teriyaki Chicken (Instant pot)

  • 15 mins

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

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.