Healthy Instant Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe

Today's Instant Pot sesame chicken recipe can guarantee the convenience of home cooking, as you can get a wholesome meal that tastes much better than take-outs. These juicy, savory chicken chunks glossed in a spicy-sweet sesame sauce can add a wonderful kick of flavor to your weeknight dinners.

cook TIME 25 mins
prep TIME 5 mins
total TIME 30 mins

Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 490 kcal

Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (17)

18 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs cubed
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
1 tbsp garlic minced
2 tsp ginger grated
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sriracha
2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp traditional Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes divided
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp scallions chopped
3 cups medium-grain white rice cooked

INSTRUCTIONS

On the “Sauté” setting, sauté 1 tbsp minced garlic and 2 tsp grated ginger in 2 tbsp olive oil until fragrant.

Add 18 oz cubed chicken thighs to the pot and stir occasionally for about 2 minutes.

Add 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp sriracha, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mustard, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Stir.

In a bowl, dissolve 2 tsp cornstarch in 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth and add to the Instant Pot. Cook on “Sauté” setting for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp scallions on top. Serve hot over rice.

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