Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Thighs
If you don't have an Instant Pot or similar pressure cooker, this honey sesame chicken is a great reason to purchase one! The Asian-flavored dish is made with boneless chicken thighs and is ready in less than 40 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 4 green onions, sliced, whites/light greens separated from tops
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 ½ tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp chili garlic paste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Reserved sliced green onion tops, for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken with paper towels to dry; trim and discard fat, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. If desired, slice the chicken into strips. Arrange the chicken in the inner pot of the Instant Pot pressure cooker.2 pounds boneless chicken thighs | Kosher salt | Ground black pepper
- Prep the green onions: Scatter the sliced whites/light greens over the chicken and reserve the tops for garnish.4 green onions
- Combine: In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, chili garlic paste, and sesame oil. Whisk to blend and pour over the chicken.1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth | 3 tbsp honey | 2 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce | 1 tbsp rice vinegar | 1 tsp fresh grated ginger | 1 tsp chili garlic paste | 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Pressure cook: Lock the lid in place and turn the pressure release knob to the sealing position. Select high pressure and set the timer for 10 minutes. Once the cooking cycle ends, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to the venting position.
- Reduce the sauce: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Select the sauté (normal) function and bring the cooking liquid to a boil. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to reduce the liquid slightly.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer for 1 minute to heat through.2 tsp cornstarch | 1 tbsp cold water
- Serve: Arrange the chicken in a serving dish and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with the reserved green onion tops and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with hot cooked rice or noodles.1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds | Reserved sliced green onion tops | Cooked rice or noodles (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 39gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 573mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 297IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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