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Easy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe featuring tender chicken thighs in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce with crisp broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, washed and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil for sautéing
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat oil. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing.’ Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ at high pressure for 8 minutes. It takes about 10 minutes to come to pressure before cooking starts.
  5. When cooking finishes, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to ‘Venting’ to release steam. Open the lid once pressure is fully released.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the pot. Turn the Instant Pot back to ‘Sauté’ mode and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
  7. Place the steaming rack or trivet inside the pot over the chicken. Arrange the broccoli florets on top. Close the lid again and cook on ‘Steam’ mode for 2-3 minutes until broccoli turns bright green and becomes tender-crisp.
  8. Carefully remove the broccoli with tongs. Stir the chicken to coat with the thickened sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

Do not overcook the broccoli; it should remain slightly crisp. Browning the chicken before pressure cooking adds depth of flavor. Use low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option. Cornstarch slurry is essential for thickening the sauce to a glossy finish. You can steam broccoli separately if short on time.

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