Description
Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms your kitchen into a takeout haven. This quick recipe features tender chicken thighs enveloped in a tangy sweet-and-sour sauce made with pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger, delivering a mouthwatering experience that your family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe serves four and offers the versatility to customize with your favorite vegetables. Serve it over steamed rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich filling for an exciting twist. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1” chunks)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 6 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- 10 ounces canned pineapple chunks (reserve juice)
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into chunks for even cooking.
- Sauté the chicken in the Instant Pot with oil until golden.
- Add ginger, garlic, chili flakes, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and pineapple juice; stir to combine.
- Mix in pineapple chunks and red bell pepper.
- Close the lid and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before opening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 105mg