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Forget takeout! This Instant Pot sesame chicken is the perfect solution for a quick, savory dinner that tastes even better than your favorite restaurant’s version. The rich combination of honey, soy and sesame brings deep, delicious flavors, all while the Instant Pot makes cooking a breeze. Serve it over fluffy rice, and you\u2019ve got a weeknight dinner everyone will rave about!<\/p>\n
Select the saute or browning setting on a 6-quart electric pressure cooker, and adjust to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. Once the oil is hot, brown the chicken in batches, adding more oil as needed. Once all the chicken has browned, press cancel. Return all the chicken to the pressure cooker.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Browning the chicken in batches prevents overcrowding, giving each piece space for a nice golden crust.<\/p>\n In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, water, garlic and red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture over the browned chicken in the pressure cooker. Lock the lid in place, and close the pressure-release valve. Set the Instant Pot to pressure-cook on high for four minutes. Then quick-release the pressure.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch<\/a> and cold water until smooth, then stir the cornstarch slurry into the pressure cooker. Select the saute setting again, and adjust to low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, one to two minutes. Serve the chicken over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, green onions.<\/p>\n Cool the leftovers to room temperature<\/a> before transferring them to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to four days.<\/p>\n Leftover sesame chicken can be safely stored in the fridge for three to four days. Reheat it gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until it’s warmed through.<\/p>\n The best way to thicken the sauce is with a cornstarch slurry<\/a>. Mix cornstarch with cold water, then add it to the sauce while simmering until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.<\/p>\n Absolutely! Chicken thighs add more fat, making them juicier and richer in flavor. Just adjust the cooking time slightly, as thighs may need an extra minute.<\/p>\n Instant Pot sesame chicken is great served over rice or noodles. You can also pair it with a side of steamed vegetables like broccoli or a crisp cucumber salad<\/a> for freshness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Make this easy Instant Pot sesame chicken for a quick, flavor-packed meal. 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Its so, so good!!! I usually double the recipe, use my other instant pot to make rice, then cook up a combo of broccoli & snap peas in a little oil on the stove. Then package up as lunches\/portioned dinners for the week. Its even better the next day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Genevieve554"},"reviewBody":"Enjoyed making this (it was easy); enjoyed eating it even more (it was tasty)! The sprinkled sesame seeds are a nice finish. Next time I will add a bit of orange juice-- and maybe some fresh grated ginger. For readers who don't (yet) have an InstantPot, I don't think this recipe would translate well to a slow cooker-- however, it can easily be made on the stovetop in a deep skillet or even a dutch oven.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mrscessna"},"reviewBody":"Really quick and easy to make! And tasty too! This is a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rwippel"},"reviewBody":"This was pretty good. It had a nice flavor to it. The cornstarch was a key player to thicken up the sauce and really stick to the chicken.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bernerlover"},"reviewBody":" this was very good but I added pineapple chunks, green peppers and sliced sweet onions. I added a little pineapple juice to the liquid too<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Heather993"},"reviewBody":" This recipe was very well written and came together fairly quickly, which is always a plus! If I were to make it again, I would use chicken thighs as the chicken breast turned out to be a bit dry. Overall, this came together well as a tasty weeknight dinner.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanWrench"},"reviewBody":"awful my food burnt when high-pressure cook..?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleSnow"},"reviewBody":"My husband and I loved this dish! Made this recipe with the exact ingredients and added 1\/2 cup of orange juice. I don't own an instant pot, but I really wanted to make this, so this is what I did. I used an electric frying pan. I put the sesame oil in the pan on medium and browned my chicken. I took the chicken out of pan and cut it into bite size pieces. (I used chicken tenders) and I did not clean my pan for the next step. Then in a small bowl, I wisked the honey, soy sauce, water, garlic and pepper flakes and 1\/2 cup O.J. Poured in pan and on medium simmered for about 4 minutes. Then I added the cornstarch and water mixture and simmered until thickened. 1 to 2 minutes. Once thickened, I put the chicken pieces back in the pan to coat and heat. Served over rice with the sliced green onions and sesame seeds. This dish is fabulous! Thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBattery"},"reviewBody":"Excellent recipe with stuff I always have on hand. Served over rice and peas. Husband gave it 5 stars as well. I think from start to finish it was 35 or 40 minutes (I\u2019m a slow cutter of chicken). This will be a keeper","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCar"},"reviewBody":"It turned out great!! Used InstaPot and followed the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBone"},"reviewBody":"I was looking for a fast recipe for my instant pot and I found it. I turned on the rice cooker and I started with this recipe, everything was done at the same time and my teenager, picky eater boy and husband loved it. Easy to do and really tasty. Thank you for sharing this recipe. ??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanScooter"},"reviewBody":"My husband asked for Sesame chicken so I used this recipe. I do have an instant pot but chose to make it in a skillet. We both loved it and I plan on making it again. I think the next time I will add some vegetables to it instead of having them on the side. Very very good recipe!!! This one is a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFish"},"reviewBody":"I am pretty sure the picture is not for this recipe. If I could include a picture I would. Mine came out more of a peanut sauce color. I don\u2019t even know how they made it red, unless they used a stock photo. It was tasty, the flavor was very mild.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"Easy, fast and excellent. Mine looked exactly as the photo.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-07-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleToast"},"reviewBody":"My very picky teenage son LOVED this recipe. Mild but yummy flavor, good texture, and fast and easy because it's, in the Instant pot. Thanks for sharing this recipe ??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPin"},"reviewBody":"Easy and tasty. We enjoyed this. I had 1 \u00belb. chicken so I added slightly more of everything for the sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenHat"},"reviewBody":"This is going to be amazing! I love Sesame Chicken and I love my IP! Cant wait to make this again and again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCupcake"},"reviewBody":"I can't wait to make I dont have a intstapot so I pray it turns out.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Instant Pot Sesame Chicken","description":"Check out this video for how to make Instant Pot Sesame Chicken","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/InstantPotSesameChicken_DIYD_243975_010322_H.mp4","duration":"111","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/InstantPotSesameChicken2024397520H_1920x1080.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"mLFDlpL3","jw_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/mLFDlpL3-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/mLFDlpL3\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"01\/22\/2022"},"rms_legacy_id":"243975","romance_copy_dek":"Make this easy Instant Pot sesame chicken for a quick, flavor-packed meal. 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Step 2: Prepare the sauce<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Thicken the sauce<\/h3>\n
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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Instant Pot Sesame Chicken<\/h2>\n
How long does Instant Pot sesame chicken last?<\/h3>\n
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How do you thicken the sauce for sesame chicken?<\/h3>\n
Can you use chicken thighs for Instant Pot honey sesame chicken?<\/h3>\n
What do you serve with Instant Pot sesame chicken?<\/h3>\n
How can you thicken the sauce for sesame chicken?<\/h3>
Can you use chicken thighs for Instant Pot sesame chicken?<\/h3>Yes, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for Instant Pot sesame chicken. Chicken thighs have more fat compared to lean chicken breasts, so they're juicier, more tender and have a richer taste. When cooking chicken<\/a>, you may need to adjust the time for chicken thighs because they can sometimes take longer to cook in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker.<\/div>
What do you serve with Instant Pot sesame chicken?<\/h3>Instant Pot sesame chicken pairs well with other authentic Asian recipes<\/a>. Like other Chinese chicken recipes<\/a>, our favorite way to serve it is by scooping it over a bed of rice or noodles, allowing the starch to soak up the flavorful sauce. It\u2019s also great with side dishes like a vinegar-based slaw, scallion pancakes or wontons.
\u2014Lindsay Mattison<\/a>, Taste Recipes Contributing Writer<\/i> <\/div>"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Instant Pot Sesame Chicken"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n