Description
Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken thighs with sweet pineapple chunks and a savory sauce, all cooked in just minutes. With only five minutes of prep time, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a complete meal that will please the whole family. Experience the delightful fusion of flavors that makes this dish memorable—get ready to impress your loved ones with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (cut into 1–2 inch pieces)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple by opening the can and reserving 1/4 cup of juice.
- In the Instant Pot, combine chicken thighs, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes (if using), and pineapple chunks with their juice.
- Close the lid and seal the pressure cooker. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- After cooking, allow a natural release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and select the Sauté function on LOW. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with reserved pineapple juice until smooth and add to the pot.
- Stir gently while cooking on Sauté until the sauce thickens. Adjust thickness with more cornstarch if desired.
- Let stand for 5–7 minutes before serving over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg