Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Food

INSTANT POT SESAME CHICKEN

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.

HOMEMADE SESAME CHICKEN IN THE INSTANT POT®

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.

SIX SISTERS' SLOW COOKER HONEY SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season both sides of chicken with lightly with salt and pepper, put into crock pot.
• In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
• Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours, or just until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove chicken from crock pot, leave sauce.
• Dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch in 6 tablespoons of water and pour into crock pot. Stir to combine with sauce.
• Replace lid and cook sauce on high for ten more minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Cut 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.

INSTANT POT SESAME CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut chicken into thin strips.
• Set Instant Pot to sauté function and heat oil in the inner pot, add chicken and cook while you prepare the sauce.
• In a small bowl whisk sesame oil, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Add sauce to the pot and stir to coat the chicken.
• Cover and lock the lid in place. Set to manual on high pressure for 4 minutes. Mix orange juice and cornstarch in a small bowl.
• When the cook time is done quick release the pressure, then remove the lid. Set to sauté function again and bring to a simmer.
• Stir in the cornstarch mixture, then add the broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes more until the sauce is thickened and the broccoli is slightly tender.
• Serve with cooked brown rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
• Serves: 4 (includes rice); Calories: 574; Total Fat: 14 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Total Carbohydrate: 67 grams; Sugars: 13 grams; Protein: 43 grams; Sodium: 619 milligrams; Cholesterol: 109 milligrams; Fiber: 6 grams.