Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Breasts Recipe
2022-06-28- Cuisine: Asian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Ready In: 25m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
219 -
Carbohydrates
20 g -
Cholesterol
65 mg -
Fat
7 g -
Fiber
2 g -
Protein
23 g -
Saturated Fat
1 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
637 mg -
Sugar
20 g -
Trans Fat
4 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0 g -
Potassium
346 mg
Instant pot honey sesame chicken breasts recipe. Sweet and savory, these honey Sesame Chicken Breasts make an easy dinner for busy weeknights.
10 Benefits of Eating Honey Sesame Chicken Breasts
Eating honey sesame chicken breasts is a great way to get many benefits. It is delicious, it is healthy, and it is straightforward to make.
The ten benefits of eating honey sesame chicken breasts are:
1) It tastes incredible,
2) It contains some fantastic nutrients,
3) It has a low-calorie count,
4) You can easily make it at home,
5) The ingredients are easy to find in any grocery store,
6) You can use your favorite cooking method for this dish (grilling or frying),
7) The flavor combinations are endless (you can add garlic or ginger),
8) You can even add some vegetables if you want (like mushrooms or bell peppers),
9) Eating honey sesame chicken breasts helps you stay full longer and
10) Eating honey sesame chicken breasts is beneficial for weight loss.
How to Make Honey Sesame Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot
The following simple, easy, and delicious recipe: cook honey sesame chicken in an instant pot. It requires no pre-marinating or deep frying and makes a great weeknight meal.
1) Add all ingredients together in the instant pot.
2) Cover with lid and seal the vent.
3) Set to manual cook for 12 minutes with high pressure on high heat.
4) Once done, let natural release for 10 minutes before opening the vent manually.
Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Breasts Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken stock
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) clear honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for garnish
- 1 pound (480 g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- toasted sesame seeds
Method
Step 1
In a 6-quart (6 L) electric instant pot, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Mix well, then add chicken breasts.
Step 2
Close the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 8 minutes.
Step 3
Using the Quick Release method, bring pressure to normal. Carefully unlock and open the lid. Using tongs, remove cooked chicken breasts from the cooker and transfer to a cutting board.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Mix until cornstarch dissolved completely. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce.
Step 5
Switch the instant pot to sauté mode. Heat until bubbling and thickened.
Step 6
Slice chicken breasts and pour the sauce over them. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and extra red pepper flakes. Serve hot.