Homemade Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot®

Name: Homemade Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot®
Total time: 45
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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

Recipe by Theresa Lien from allrecipes.com

Dinner 45 Mins.

Ingredients

6 servings

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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup water
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon sesame oil

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1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons cold water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon sliced green onions, or to taste

Instructions

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.