Best 3 Pressure Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipes

Calling all honey sesame chicken lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable dish that combines the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This pressure cooker honey sesame chicken recipe is a culinary symphony that will leave you craving for more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a step-by-step journey to create this mouthwatering dish. From gathering the necessary ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we'll ensure that you have all the knowledge you need to impress your family and friends with this exceptional dish.

But that's not all! The article also features three additional recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings for Asian-inspired cuisine. We'll show you how to make a delicious honey sesame chicken stir-fry, crispy honey sesame chicken wings, and a flavorful honey sesame chicken salad. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique taste experience, so you can enjoy honey sesame chicken in various forms.

So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you with a memorable and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

INSTANT POT SESAME CHICKEN

Instant Pot Sesame Chicken image

Your family will love the flavorful sauce in this Instant Pot sesame chicken. And you'll love how quick and easy it is for a weeknight dinner! If you serve gluten-free meals, use tamari instead of soy sauce. — Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce or gluten-free tamari soy sauce
1/4 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Hot cooked rice
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add sesame oil. When oil is hot, brown chicken in batches. Press cancel. Return all to pressure cooker. In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, water, garlic and pepper flakes; stir into pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. , Quick-release pressure. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.

INSTANT POT® GARLIC-SESAME CHICKEN THIGHS

Instant Pot® Garlic-Sesame Chicken Thighs image

We love garlic and sesame sauce on chicken wings, and this is an entree version made with chicken thighs. Pressure cooking the chicken with the sauce infuses the chicken with serious flavor. We like to serve this with white rice.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 each bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 garlic clove (blank)s garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons water, divided
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat sesame oil in the pot. Add chicken thighs and saute until browned on the first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and flip the chicken, sauteing until the other side is browned and the garlic is fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes more. Hit Cancel and transfer the chicken to a plate using tongs or a slotted spoon.
Pour 1/4 cup water into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and honey together in a bowl until smooth. Return chicken to the pot and pour sauce over the top.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 6 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken with tongs or a slotted spoon and set aside.
Mix remaining 2 tablespoons water with cornstarch in a small bowl. Turn on Saute function and whisk cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Cancel Saute function. Return chicken to the sauce, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and toss everything together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1264.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

PRESSURE COOKER HONEY SESAME CHICKEN RECIPE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Pressure Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-48528

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
2 green onions, chopped
Sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Salt and pepper chicken. Preheat pressure cooking pot. Add oil, onion, garlic, and chicken to the pot and cook stirring occasionally until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, ketchup, and red pepper flakes to the pressure cooking pot and stir to combine. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. When timer beeps, turn pressure cooker off and do a quick pressure release. Add honey to the pot and stir to combine. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the pot. Select Saute and simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in green onions. Serve over rice sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Tips:

Use fresh ginger and garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic add a lot of flavor to this dish. If you don't have fresh ginger and garlic, you can use ground ginger and garlic powder, but the flavor will be less intense.
Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a lean protein, so it can easily become dry and tough if it is overcooked. Be careful not to cook the chicken for too long in the pressure cooker.
Use a good quality honey: The honey in this recipe adds a sweet and sticky glaze to the chicken. Use a good quality honey that has a strong flavor.
Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will become tough if it is allowed to sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This pressure cooker honey sesame chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the honey sesame sauce is sweet and sticky. Serve this dish over rice or noodles, and enjoy!