Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is one of those recipes that you can throw together instantly, even if you forget to plan ahead. If you keep a well-stocked pantry, you probably have all the ingredients on hand to make this simple and beloved Asian-style favorite dish at home. 

Chicken teriyaki is well loved, and for a good reason. The ingredients are simple and inexpensive, but the umami flavor of the soy and the earthiness of the garlic and ginger in the homemade teriyaki sauce will make your mouth water.

Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki can be made in just a few minutes with very little prep work or hands-on work.

This will become one of your favorite Instant Pot chicken recipes, just like this satisfying Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings, easy Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas, and this delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes.

You might also like this easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken.

Yeap, dishes like these let the Instant Pot do all the work for you. Then just before serving, toss in some broccoli and serve the Chicken Teriyaki over rice or noodles to make it a full meal. Kids and adults love this recipe, so it’s a winning combination for the whole family. 

Why Make This Recipe

• A Classic Dish – Teriyaki Chicken is a classic dish that’s easy to make at home and doesn’t require hard-to-find ingredients. 
• Fast and Easy – Just toss in the ingredients, and this yummy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken will be ready in under 30 minutes.  
• Affordable – Chicken breast is an affordable protein, and you can stretch this recipe even further by serving it with rice. 

Ingredient Notes

• Soy Sauce – Low sodium soy sauce will give you better control over the dish’s saltiness. You can substitute with tamari or amino acids for a gluten free alternative. 
• Water – Use chicken broth, beef, or vegetable stock for more flavor. 
• Rice Vinegar – This mild and sweet vinegar can be substituted with white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice, but we recommend you use rice vinegar whenever possible because it has such a unique flavor. 
• Light Brown Sugar – Sugar adds a hint of sweetness to counteract the pungent flavors of soy and vinegar. Substitute honey if desired. 
• Aromatics – minced garlic and grated ginger add the traditional flavors you find in chicken teriyaki. 
• Chicken – I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1” pieces for Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken. You could also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. 
• Cornstarch – combined with water, cornstarch makes a gluten free thickener for the sauce. 
• Broccoli Florets – Use fresh or frozen, but fresh broccoli may take a bit longer to soften. 
• Green onions and sesame seeds –  for garnish.

Ready to make this Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. In the insert of the Instant Pot, whisk together soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
2. Add the cubed chicken to the sauce mixture and toss to well coat the chicken. 
3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn valve to sealing, and set it at manual pressure/high pressure for 7 minutes. 
4. When done, perform a quick pressure release (QPR), then set the Instant Pot to sauté function. 
5. In a small bowl or mug, whisk cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
6. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
7. Switch off the Instant Pot and place the broccoli on top of the chicken (do not stir it together). Cover with the lid and steam the broccoli for about 5 minutes, or until the broccoli has reached the desired tenderness. 
8. Serve this pressure cooker teriyaki chicken and broccoli over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. 

Note: Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

Expert Tips 

• Cut the chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. 
• Mix the teriyaki sauce in the insert of your Instant Pot. There is no need to dirty up another bowl. 
• Use a low sodium soy sauce. 
• Swap fresh ginger with ground ginger if needed, however, fresh ginger has better flavor. 
• Grate the ginger so that it doesn’t become fibrous. 
• Frozen broccoli is blanched to speed up the cooking process, so you can toss in frozen broccoli florets instead of fresh broccoli to save time. 
• Recipe time listed does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure. 
• Drizzle with a little sesame oil just before serving for that authentic Asian flavor. 
• Use a digital meat thermometer to check food for doneness. The internal temperature of chicken should be at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.

Delicious Variations

• Make It Gluten Free – Use gluten free tamari or amino acids in place of the soy sauce for a gluten free chicken teriyaki. 
• Swap The Veggies – Not a fan of broccoli? Use snap peas, snow peas, or bok choy in place of the broccoli. You can also use shredded carrots or spiralized veggie noodles.
• Serve With Rice or Noodles – Make this a full meal by serving the Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki with steamed rice or noodles. Brown rice, cauliflower rice, or rice noodles also make great options for serving. 
• Add Pineapple – For a touch of sweetness, toss in a well drained can of cubed pineapple just before serving. 
• Use Chicken Thighs – Substitute the chicken breast with juicy and flavorful boneless chicken thighs. 
• Bring The Heat – If you want to make this a little spicy, stir in crushed red pepper flakes. The more red pepper flakes you add, the spicier it will be. 

Prep And Storage

• Prep Ahead – Cube the chicken and marinate it in the sauce for 3 minutes to an hour if time allows. 
• Store – Leftover teriyaki chicken can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freeze – Cool the chicken and freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in a skillet. 

FAQs

More Recipes You May Like

• Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon.
• Instant Pot Orange Chicken.
• Instant Pot Sesame Chicken.

Serving Suggestions

• Easy Instant Pot Ramen.
• Instant Pot Egg Rolls.
• Frozen Potstickers in Air Fryer.
• Asian Cucumber Salad.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Best Equipment To Use

• The best Instant Pot.
• Awesome Instant Pot Accessories.
• Handy mixing bowls.
• Measuring spoons.
• Spatula.
• Best ever sea salt flakes.

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