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Easy Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Recipe for Perfect Dinners

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe featuring tender chicken thighs cooked with jasmine rice in a homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until honey dissolves.
  3. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and heat sesame oil. Brown chicken thighs 3-4 minutes per side until golden but not cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Deglaze the pot with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Layer rinsed rice evenly over the broth, then pour the teriyaki sauce mixture on top without stirring.
  6. Place browned chicken thighs on top of the rice and sauce. Close lid, set valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
  7. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully vent remaining pressure.
  8. Open lid, fluff rice gently with a fork, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if using, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not stir rice and sauce after layering to avoid burn warnings. Natural pressure release is important for tender chicken and fluffy rice. Sautéing chicken first adds flavor. Rinse rice well to prevent clumping. Deglaze pot thoroughly to avoid burn errors.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, teriyaki chicken, chicken and rice, easy dinner, weeknight meal, pressure cooker recipe, quick dinner

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