Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
Make a delicious Instant Pot Sesame Chicken in under 30 minutes! This recipe is quick and easy, using tender chicken thighs in a sweet and spicy sauce. It's a perfect, healthy, gluten-free, high-protein dish for busy nights, with flavors reminiscent of your favorite Chinese takeout.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring Spoons
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Tapioca Starch or cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, garlic, honey, tomato paste, lime juice, and sriracha. Set aside.
Sauté the Chicken:
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add a bit of sesame oil. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Pressure Cook:
- Pour the prepared sauce over the seared chicken. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
Natural Release:
- Allow a 5-minute natural release, then manually release the remaining pressure.
Thicken the Sauce:
- Remove the chicken and set it aside. Mix 1 tablespoon tapioca starch with a bit of water to form a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce in the Instant Pot, stirring until it thickens.
Serve:
- Slice the chicken and return it to the sauce. Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.