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Hoisin Chicken served over rice in a bowl.

Instant Pot Hoisin Chicken

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
This savory and delicious Hoisin Chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With the convenience of an Instant Pot, you can have flavorful chicken served over rice or noodles in no time!" So why not give it a try for your next lunch or dinner?
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 745 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 cups Cooked rice or Lo Mien Noodles
  • 1 bunch green onions (sliced)
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Instructions 

Recipe Prep

  • Turn the sauté setting of the Instant Pot on and melt the butter.
  • Brown the chicken on all sides in the melted butter to get a golden brown. As the chicken pieces brown transfer them to a bowl and set aside. Turn the sauté setting off.
  • Mince the garlic and ginger.
  • Cook the rice.

Pressure Cook The Hoisin Chicken

  • Add the water, soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar to the pot. Whisk the sauce ingredients together.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the Instant Pot and toss to coat with the sauce.
  • Twist the lid on and lock into place. Turn the venting knob to the closed position. Press the manual button and set the cooking time to 8 minutes. It will take about 12 minutes for the pot to reach full pressure.
  • Once the pressure cooking time has ended allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes turn the pressure valve to the open position and allow the steam to release. Open the lid carefully away from your face.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and cut into bite sized cubes.
  • Turn the sauté setting on and add the cornstarch and water slurry to the hoisin sauce in the pot and whisk together. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and thicken. After about 3 minutes the sauce will have thickened.
  • Turn the sauté setting off. Add the cubed chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.

Serve

  • Serve the hoisin chicken over a bed of cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onion.
  • Makes 4 servings.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • After browning the chicken loosen any stuck on bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
  • If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon of honey.
  • You can also substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Make sure to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe as they cook faster in the Instant Pot.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in hoisin sauce for a few hours before cooking.
  • Serve over rice or lo mien noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 745kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 53gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 1276mgPotassium: 802mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
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