Best 4 Pressure Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipes

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Do you crave a mouthwatering and delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more? Look no further than pressure cooker honey sesame chicken! This culinary masterpiece combines the delightful flavors of sweet honey and savory sesame in a harmonious blend that will transport your taste buds to a state of pure bliss. As you bite into the succulent chicken, infused with the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors, you'll experience a symphony of taste that will leave you utterly captivated. So embark on a culinary adventure and discover the secrets to crafting the ultimate pressure cooker honey sesame chicken, a dish that will undoubtedly become a staple in your kitchen and a favorite among your family and friends.

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PRESSURE COOKER HONEY SESAME CHICKEN RECIPE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Pressure Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-48528

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
2 green onions, chopped
Sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper chicken. Preheat pressure cooking pot. Add oil, onion, garlic, and chicken to the pot and cook stirring occasionally until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, ketchup, and red pepper flakes to the pressure cooking pot and stir to combine. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. When timer beeps, turn pressure cooker off and do a quick pressure release. Add honey to the pot and stir to combine. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the pot. Select Saute and simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in green onions. Serve over rice sprinkled with sesame seeds.

INSTANT POT SESAME CHICKEN



Instant Pot Sesame Chicken image

Your family will love the flavorful sauce in this Instant Pot sesame chicken. And you'll love how quick and easy it is for a weeknight dinner! If you serve gluten-free meals, use tamari instead of soy sauce. — Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce or gluten-free tamari soy sauce
1/4 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Hot cooked rice
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add sesame oil. When oil is hot, brown chicken in batches. Press cancel. Return all to pressure cooker. In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, water, garlic and pepper flakes; stir into pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. , Quick-release pressure. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.

INSTANT POT HONEY SESAME CHICKEN



Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (could also use olive oil or canola oil)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional - doesn't really add heat, just adds more flavor)
4 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 6 Tablespoons water
Sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place your chicken in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and put your Instant Pot Lid on and seal.
  • Cook on the Meat setting for 20 minutes and then quick release once the 20 minutes is up. Remove chicken from pot, leave sauce.
  • Dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch in 6 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and pour into your Instant Pot. Stir to combine with sauce. Push the Saute button and cook sauce for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Cut the chicken into bite size pieces, then return to pot and toss with sauce before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice or noodles.
  • You can also sprinkle more red pepper flakes on top if you want more heat.
  • I removed my Honey Sesame Chicken from the Instant Pot and put in a bowl and cooked my rice in my Instant Pot.
  • To make rice in your Instant Pot you need to have the same ratio rice as you do water.
  • I used 2 cups of Brown Jasmine Rice.
  • To make it: Rinse and drain 2 cups of rice and dump it into your Instant Pot. Add 2 cups of water. Seal your instant pot with the lid and push the Rice button. It will cook for 10 minutes then quick release. You will have PERFECT rice!

HOMEMADE SESAME CHICKEN IN THE INSTANT POT®



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This homemade sesame chicken recipe certainly feels like a takeout meal, but it's made in the Instant Pot® in your own kitchen. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Provided by Theresa Lien

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sliced green onions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, water, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Adjust for medium heat and add sesame oil. Cook chicken in batches in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return all chicken to the pot and stir in honey-soy mixture. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Mix together cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; stir into the pot. Select Saute function, adjust for low heat, and bring to a simmer. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 650.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ginger and garlic.
  • Use a good quality honey. Raw honey is the best option, but regular honey will also work.
  • If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute them with another type of nut, such as peanuts or cashews.
  • To make the chicken more crispy, dredge it in cornstarch before cooking.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become tough.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Honey sesame chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It is then served over rice or noodles. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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