Tender Honey Sesame Chicken (Print Version)
Juicy chicken cooked fast in a pressure cooker, glazed with soy, honey, and sesame for a perfect sweet-savory bite.
# Ingredients:
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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A pinch of salt and black pepper
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1 cup of honey
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Half a cup of soy sauce
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup of ketchup
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2 tablespoons of cooking oil
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (if you like it spicy)
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4 teaspoons of cornstarch
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6 tablespoons water
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Sesame seeds for topping
# Steps:
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Put the chicken breasts at the bottom of the Instant Pot. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
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Combine honey, soy sauce, the chopped onions, ketchup, cooking oil, minced garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Mix well.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set it to the MEAT mode for 20 minutes. When done, quickly release the pressure.
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Remove the chicken pieces from the pot, but leave the sauce behind.
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In another bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this mix to the sauce in the Instant Pot, switch to SAUTE mode, and stir constantly for 5 minutes until it thickens up.
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Cut the cooked chicken into smaller chunks and toss them back in the thickened sauce.
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Top the dish with sesame seeds before serving with rice or noodles. Add extra chili flakes for more of a kick if you'd like.
# Notes and Tips:
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Make sure the sauce is properly thickened before adding the chicken back for the best flavor.