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A plate of sesame chicken over rice with an egg roll,

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

A delicious and easy to make Instant Pot Chicken dinner complete with broccoli and peppers. Serve it over rice for a tasty weeknight meal.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 head broccoli chopped into florets
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • 1/4 c. ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Turn the Instant Pot to Saute. Add in the vegetable oil and heat for 3 minutes. Add in the chicken and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add in the bell pepper, onion, broccoli, salt, and pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and honey.
  • Cover and heat on high pressure for 10 minutes. Release pressure and uncover the pot.
  • In a small bowl mix together the cornstarch and water. Pour into the Instant Pot and mix well. Add sesame seeds and stir.
  • Spoon over top of rice and enjoy.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Instant Pot Cookbook: 500 Most Delicious Recipe Collection