Paleo Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

5.0

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the sauce

⅓ cup soy sauce
Chef's tip
Coconut aminos are sweeter and less salty; taste and adjust the seasoning.
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ cup water

For the slurry

2 tbsp cornstarch
Chef's tip
For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca starch, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 green onions, thinly sliced
cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
Can be omitted
cooked white rice

Instructions

1
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place them in the Instant Pot insert.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup water until combined. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.

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