Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

April 14, 2023 Post a Comment

Hawaiian Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please the whole family. It's a great meal for busy weeknights, or for a special meal with friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty Instant Pot, you can have a delicious and comforting meal in no time. This Hawaiian Chicken recipe is packed with flavor, and can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients.

Prep Time

This Hawaiian Chicken recipe can be prepped in no time. Simply dice your onion and garlic and measure out your ingredients. You can also prepare the sauce and marinade in advance. This will help to reduce the time it takes to make this dish. In total, this dish should take about 10 minutes to prepare.

Cook Time

This Hawaiian Chicken recipe is cooked in the Instant Pot, so it comes together quickly. The total cook time is only 15 minutes. This includes the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, as well as the time it takes to cook the chicken. You can also use a slow cooker if you prefer, however cooking times may vary.

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup pineapple juice

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and red pepper flakes (if using).
Add the chicken to the Instant Pot, then pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to combine.
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to 'sealing'. Select the 'manual' or 'pressure cook' setting and set the timer to 5 minutes.
When the timer is up, quick release the pressure. Open the lid of the Instant Pot and stir in the diced onion and minced garlic.
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to 'sealing'. Select the 'sauté' setting, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the pineapple juice and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve the Hawaiian Chicken over rice or quinoa, with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.

Equipment

Instant Pot
Medium bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Knife and cutting board
Spatula

Notes

This Hawaiian Chicken recipe is naturally gluten-free, as long as you use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. You can also use boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe. If you do, reduce the cooking time to 3 minutes.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 349
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 35g
Sodium: 898mg
Fiber: 1g

Recipe Tips

For a little extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
To make this recipe vegan, use tofu or tempeh in place of the chicken.
To make this dish a little spicier, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the marinade.
For a lower-carb version, serve the Hawaiian Chicken over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
To make this dish more kid-friendly, you can omit the red pepper flakes.
Leftover Hawaiian Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

This Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken is a quick and easy meal that comes together in no time. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty Instant Pot, you can have a delicious and flavorful meal on the table in no time. This dish can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients, so feel free to get creative. Enjoy!