Description
This Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked under pressure and coated in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfectly paired with steamed vegetables and rice, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that delivers sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Thickening Agent
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
To Serve
- Cooked rice
- Steamed vegetables
- Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pressure Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and pour the teriyaki sauce along with the water over the chicken. Close and seal the lid securely. Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 12 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally to ensure juicy, tender chicken.
- Thicken Sauce: Once the pressure has released, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set aside. Switch the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” mode. Add the cornstarch to the sauce remaining in the pot and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens to a glaze consistency.
- Combine and Serve: Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot, stirring well to coat the chicken evenly with the thickened teriyaki sauce. Serve hot over cooked rice alongside steamed vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- You can make your own teriyaki sauce by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and a splash of rice vinegar.
- For best results, use fresh chicken breasts and make sure they are not frozen when cooking.
- Natural pressure release helps maintain juiciness; avoid quick release to prevent drying out the chicken.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding or reducing cornstarch based on your preference.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (plus natural pressure release approx. 10 minutes)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Asian
