Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

5 from 8 votes

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken and Rice is a quick and easy one pot meal made with chicken breasts, jasmine rice, vegetables and teriyaki sauce. This delicious chicken recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

pressure time10

Total Time40

Course: Main

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings:

Author: Dee

Cost: $10

Equipment

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice rinsed
2 cups chicken broth low sodium
1 cup teriyaki sauce low sodium
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
1 cup pineapple chunks

Instructions

Turn the Instant Pot pressure cooker to Sauté mode. When it heats up, add the vegetable oil and chicken.
Add the garlic powder, salt, pepper and ginger, and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
Hit Cancel to turn pot off. Deglaze pot with some of the broth if necessary to prevent meat from sticking.
Add the rice over the chicken, then pour the broth over the rice. Lightly mix to make sure rice is covered in liquid. Pour teriyaki sauce over broth, but do not mix
Place lid on pressure cooker, and make sure vent is set to sealing position. Hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes
Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure. After 4 minutes cook time on high pressure, the pot will beep. Allow a 10 minute natural pressure release. Then, quick release remaining pressure
When pin drops, remove lid. Stir in vegetables and pineapple. Mix well until mixture is completely blended, and serve

Notes

Recipe can be made in either 6 or 8 quart pressure cooker without changing amounts or cook time.

Add more teriyaki sauce before serving or with the meal, if desired.

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