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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes

    Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki with Pot in Pot Rice

    Published: Apr 5, 2020 · Modified: May 24, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 16 Comments

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    This simple and finger-licking delicious recipe was developed over the years to satisfy the 'Mall Food Court Chicken Teriyaki' cravings of my older son. A quick and tasty dish with few pantry ingredients and fresh ginger, this Instant Pot recipe has all of your favorite Asian flavors. Cooked with Pot in Pot rice, it is a perfect meal for busy weeknights that the whole family will devour.

    Chicken Teriyaki served in 2 white bowls with rice

    When I first started to make this dish, it was a stovetop recipe. I would broil the chicken after it was cooked to get the charred edges. At some point, I stopped the broiling with the usual time-crunch and it still made a flavorful and satisfying meal.

    Chicken garnished with sesame seed and scallions served in a white bowl

    The homemade Teriyaki sauce is a pretty simple recipe with soy sauce and mirin. To make it more flavorful, I like to add fresh ginger and garlic to it. The hint of sweetness comes from the honey and we love a generous sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper too. You can always adjust the flavors of the Teriyaki sauce to your likings, some days I stir in red pepper flakes for an extra kick.

    Note: I do not use some of the authentic ingredients like Sake as it could be hard to find. But I promise that this Teriyaki Chicken tastes so fresh and delicious that you will not miss it.

    garnished with sesame seeds and scallions

    A One Pot Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Meal

    A couple of months ago, similar to many of my other stovetop recipes, I decided to try this recipe in the Instant Pot. I love how perfectly the chicken cooks in the Instant Pot and I do not have to worry about the size or the thickness of the chicken pieces. I often make steamed rice with the pot in pot method so we have the whole meal ready in no time. So now, this has become our go-to chicken Teriyaki recipe.

    EASY Step by step recipe to make the best Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki

    Step 1: Initial Prep

    Mix all the ingredients for the Teriyaki sauce and set aside. Mix corn starch in ¼ cup of water and set aside. Add rice and water in stainless steel and set aside. You can add salt but I usually skip it as the Teriyaki chicken is nicely seasoned

    homemade teriyaki sauce

    Step 2: Sauté chicken & add ingredients

    Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil. Place the chicken and brown the chicken for a minute. Flip the chicken over and turn the sauté mode off. (Note: Browning the chicken is an optional step and you can skip it). Pour over the teriyaki sauce and black pepper. Do not mix (Photos 1 - 2)

    steps one and two showing sautéing chicken in the Instant Pot

    Step 3: Pot in Pot Rice (Optional Step)

    Place a tall trivet over the chicken in the Instant Pot insert. Place the rice bowl over the trivet (photos 3 - 4)

    steps three and four showing Pot in Pot rice over chicken in the Instant Pot

    Step 4: Pressure Cook

    Close the Instant Pot lid with pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Pressure Cook (HI) for 6 minutes followed by 10-minute natural pressure release. Open the Instant Pot and carefully take out the rice bowl and the trivet. Stir in corn starch mixed in water and set the Instant Pot to sauté (more) mode. Cook for 5 minutes as the sauce thickens. Turn the Instant Pot off, the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools down. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions (photos 5 - 8)

    steps five through eight showing chicken cooked in Instant Pot

    Optional Steps for Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki:

    • Brown the chicken on one or both sides or simply skip this step
    • Natural Pressure release after 10 minutes or do a full natural pressure release
    • If you like "Sake" in your sauce, add it to the teriyaki sauce, and sauté for the sauce for 2 minutes so the alcohol cooks off
    • Add a teaspoon of sesame oil to the teriyaki sauce for deep earthy flavors
    • After pressure cooking is done, broil the cooked chicken in the oven for 5 minutes to get crispy/charred pieces
    Chicken Teriyaki served in 2 white bowls with rice

    Instant Pot accessories used

    • Tall Trivet
    • Oven Proof glass bowl or Stainless steel bowl

    Easy, Tasty Chicken Teriyaki with fresh flavors from ginger and subtle sweetness from honey.★ Have you tried this recipe? We love your feedback, Please click on the stars in the recipe card below to rate.

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    Chicken Teriyaki - Instant Pot

    Easy, Tasty Chicken Teriyaki with fresh flavors from ginger and subtle sweetness from honey.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 485kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    Teriyaki sauce:

    • 3 tablespoon sweet rice wine mirin
    • 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 2 teaspoon garlic minced
    • 2 teaspoon ginger grated

    Rice

    • 1 cup short grain rice we love sushi or jasmine rice
    • 1 cup water

    Other Ingredients

    • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper optional
    • 3 teaspoon corn starch
    • ¼ cup water

    Garnish(optional)

    • ½ teaspoon brown sesame seeds
    • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
    • ¼ cup green scallions chopped

    Instructions

    • Mix all the ingredients for Teriyaki sauce and set aside. Mix corn starch in ¼ cup of water and set aside.
    • Optional Step if you want to make Pot in Pot Rice - Add rice and water in a stainless steel bowl and set aside.
    • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil. Place the chicken and brown the chicken for a minute. Flip the chicken over and turn the sauté mode off. (Note: Browning the chicken is an optional step and you can skip it). Pour over the teriyaki sauce and black pepper. Do not mix.
    • If making Pot in Pot Rice - Place a tall trivet over the chicken in the Instant Pot insert. Place the rice bowl over the trivet.
    • Close the Instant Pot lid with pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Pressure Cook (HI) for 6 minutes followed by 10-minute natural pressure release.
    • Open the Instant Pot. Carefully take out the rice bowl and the trivet. Stir in corn starch mixed in water and set the Instant Pot to saute mode.
    • Cook for 5 minutes as the sauce thickens. Turn the Instant Pot off. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Enjoy hot with steamed rice.

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    Notes

    Notes:
    1. You can also do a full natural pressure release for this recipe
    2. Chicken Thighs can be substituted with chicken breasts with the same cook time

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Blogtastic Food says

      January 25, 2018 at 7:36 pm

      Wow what an awesome, quick comfort food dish! Love the video too (:

      Reply
      • Archana says

        January 26, 2018 at 8:52 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
      • Pam says

        July 23, 2018 at 7:07 pm

        Made this last night only thing is had to use already made teriyaki sauce which I which I had made the homemade version. But loved it anyway. Was a hit with the family. Will be making again.

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        • Archana says

          July 23, 2018 at 7:24 pm

          Thank you for your lovely feedback.

          Reply
    2. Medha Rajamanur says

      January 31, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Made this for my son's school lunch last week. Little prep but easy. Wished my school lunches were these tasty.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 01, 2018 at 11:28 am

        Thank you for the feedback. So glad you enjoyed the flavors.

        Reply
    3. chefkreso says

      February 01, 2018 at 6:27 am

      I so love teriyaki chicken, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 01, 2018 at 11:30 am

        You are welcome!

        Reply
    4. Amanda Pothen says

      February 14, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 15, 2018 at 12:04 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. stkfoodspune says

      March 03, 2018 at 8:43 am

      nice recipe archana!
      thank you for sharing this post!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        March 03, 2018 at 11:32 pm

        You are welcome!

        Reply
    6. Neha Patel says

      May 12, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      Tried this couple months ago and my Husband was in love! Love your site 🙂

      Reply
    7. Pallawi says

      August 17, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Hi Archana, I love this recipe and the fact that we can make Teriyaki sauce at home.
      Do you mind letting me know which brand did you use for Mirin ?

      Thanks.
      Pallawi.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 18, 2020 at 2:33 pm

        I have mirin from mitsukan brand and its available in the asian aisle of most grocery stores.

        Reply
    8. Nancy Kurichiyil says

      August 26, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      I never knew I could cook Teriyaki chicken. It looked sophisticated on YouTube videos. Thank you for a simple recipe. Yay! I can cook ! 🙂

      Reply

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    Hi, I'm Archana: a former software engineer, now a full-time blogger. I am a mother of two boys who share my love for food and cooking. Words I love to hear are, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” The same words I say to my mom every time we speak. I live in the greater New York City Area with my husband and sons.

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