Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls are a quick and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. This easy pressure cooker recipe is family-friendly, great for meal prep, and customizable with your favorite vegetables and toppings.
Ingredients
Chicken and Rice
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth or water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking oil optional, for sautéing
Teriyaki Sauce
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water for slurry
Optional Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Green onions sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Chili flakes or sriracha, optional
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Add to Instant Pot
- Add rinsed rice and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
Pressure Cook
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 5–10 minutes, then carefully release remaining pressure.
Thicken the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode, stir in the slurry, and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve
- Fluff the rice and mix gently with the chicken and sauce. Serve warm with steamed vegetables, green onions, and sesame seeds on top.
Notes
- Chicken thighs produce juicier results, but chicken breast works well too.
- For extra vegetables, stir in broccoli or snap peas after cooking.
- If using brown rice, increase liquid and cooking time accordingly.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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