1poundboneless, skinless chicken breastscut into 1-inch pieces
2teaspoonscornstarch+ 1 tablespoon water (to make a slurry)
2cupsbroccoli florets
green onion and sesame seedsoptional, for garnish
Instructions
Add the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to the Instant Pot and whisk to combine.
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Next add the chicken and toss to combine.
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Attach the lid and ensure the valve is in the “sealing” position. Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook Manual for 7 minutes.
When the Instant Pot has finished, release the pressure manually by switching the valve to the “venting” position. Be careful–it will steam and splatter.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Add the slurry to the Instant Pot and mix to combine.
2 teaspoons cornstarch
(Optional) The sauce will thicken slightly when you add the slurry but if you want a thicker glaze, turn the Instant Pot to the Saute function and cook it for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce is your desired consistency.
Turn the Instant Pot off and add the broccoli on top of the chicken (do not stir it together). Attach the lid and allow the broccoli to steam for 5 minutes.
2 cups broccoli florets
Serve this teriyaki chicken and broccoli over rice, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately.
green onion and sesame seeds
Notes
For a gluten-free alternative, use tamari or coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce.
In a pinch, you can use apple cider vinegar in place of the rice vinegar.
You can use regular sugar in place of the brown sugar, but the flavor will be less rich.
If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use ½ teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
If you're not a fan of broccoli, feel free to use bok choy or snap peas instead.
I like to serve teriyaki chicken over fresh brown or white rice.
It's also great over a bed of quinoa, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
This teriyaki chicken is great over a fresh salad too, or as a filling for lettuce cups!
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store instant pot teriyaki chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.