Instant Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe

Today, I'll share the recipe for one of my favorite dishes. I'm talking about the Instant Pot sesame chicken. It is a Chinese dish that is mainly made in honey and soy sauce.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Servings

Calories 311 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
½ cup Honey
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
¼ cup Water
¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (crushed)
3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
2 tablespoons Cold Water
3 teaspoons Corn Starch
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

On the instant pot, select the Sauté or Browning option. Regulate for medium heat and add sesame oil. When the oil is hot, brown the chicken in lots. Once done, press cancel.
Whisk water, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and pepper flakes in a small bowl and pour it into the instant pot. Stir it well. Latch the lid and close the pressure-release valve. Press the Manual button or the Pressure Cook button (depending on the instant pot you have) and let it cook for 4 minutes.
Now, let the Instant Pot come to pressure and count down to 0. On the beep, quickly release the steam by spinning the vent to the Release position. Keep your face away as the steam will be really hot!
In a small bowl, mix corn starch and water until smooth and stir it into the pot. Select Saute setting on the pot and adjust for low heat. Simmer for about 1-2 minutes (until thickened). Do not forget to stir constantly.
Then, sprinkle some sesame seeds and green onions over the chicken. Serve it with plain, hot rice.

Video

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken | Foodies Terminal

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