Hawaiian Chicken in the Instapot

 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, reserving 2 tablespoons of the juice

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces

⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground or minced ginger

⅓ cup brown sugar

⅓ cup Hoisin sauce

2 Tablespoons cornstarch



Place all ingredients EXCEPT 2 tablespoons pineapple juice and cornstarch in pressure cooker liner. Stir.

Cover the pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Cook on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 5 minutes. Release naturally for 10 minutes before quick release to remove the remaining pressure.


Remove the lid and turn the pressure cooker to “saute.” 

In a small bowl, stir together the reserved pineapple juice and cornstarch to create a slurry. Pour into pressure cooker and stir gently to combine. Allow chicken to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.


Serve over rice or noodles.


Notes: A variation can be made by substituting barbecue sauce (especially Sweet Baby Ray's Hawaiian Style Barbecue Sauce) for the Hoisin sauce.


Source: Large Family Table

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