INSTANT POT TERIYAKI CHICKEN

I hope you’re loving all of the Instant Pot recipes I’ve been sharing lately, I know we have! 😉 I know a lot of people are on the fence about about the Instant Pot, but I absolutely LOVE mine. It’s a total lifesaver for this busy mom of three. There’s a slight learning curve, but once you get the hang of it you can do whatever you want in it… even desserts!

I’ve been really excited about this recipe for weeks now because it’s 1.) soy free 2.)  easy 3.) really delicious. I thought going soy free would be tough because that mean Asian food would be off limits, but thanks to coconut aminos it’s not!

If you’re not avoiding soy, feel free to use it in place of the aminos. I’ve tested this way for the rest of my family and it got two big thumbs up.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken | lifemadesimplebakes.com

The recipe is pretty straightforward. Sauté the chicken for 5 minutes, pour in the sauce, cook, then sauté again to reduce the liquid into a thick rich sauce.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken | lifemadesimplebakes.com

Speaking of sauce, this teriyaki sauce is the BEST teriyaki sauce I’ve ever had. No joke. I’ve tried soooo many recipes over the years and have always been extremely disappointed until now. It’s slightly sweet, tangy and rich. So what’s in it? Coconut aminos (or soy sauce), toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced ginger, minced garlic, minced shallot, and a little bit of salt. It’s insanely good!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 – 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (fresh not frozen), excess fat removed
• 2/3 c. coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 3 tbsp. rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar or honey
• 1 tbsp. minced shallot
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp. salt (if using aminos instead of soy sauce)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Turn the Instant Pot on the SAUTE setting. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes to render any excess fat.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the aminos or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar or honey, shallot, garlic, ginger and salt (if using aminos).
3. Discard fat and liquid from the chicken. Pour the sauce over top.
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