Chicken Teriyaki (Instant Pot)

Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki - An effortless Chicken Teriyaki recipe made into the Instant Pot. You get restaurant-style chicken dinner with just a handful of ingredients. This must-have weeknight meal will please even the pickiest eaters, and we are 100% sure you'll want to add this Instant Pot Chicken Recipe to your meal rotation.

4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless, diced
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
½ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1 Tbsp. butter
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup water
2/3 cup pure honey
2 tsp. garlic, minced
½ cup rice vinegar
½ tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp. corn starch + 3 Tbsp. cold water

Garnish:
1 spring onion, chopped

Combine ½ tsp. garlic powder, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper in a large shallow plate or salad bowl and coat the chicken cubes in the spice mixture. Allow to marinate for a couple of minutes while heating the Instant Pot.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt 1 Tbsp. butter. Place diced chicken in the Instant Pot and quickly brown on all sides.

In the meantime, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, fresh minced garlic, remaining garlic powder, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken the chicken pieces and give a quick stir.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn the vent to seal. Press "pressure cook" and set the timer to 5 minutes. Once cooking time is over, do a quick release.

Use a slotted spoon to remove chicken and transfer to a large plate or bowl. Set the Instant Pot to the "sauté" setting.

Once the cooking liquid comes to a simmer, stir together corn starch and water and whisk into the sauce until thickened.

Turn off the Instant Pot, transfer cooked chicken back to the pressure cooker and stir well to coat in the sauce, and reheat quickly.

Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.