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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken (Paleo friendly)

Cayenne pepper and fresh ginger provide deep flavor to this easy Teriyaki Chicken, made quite quickly in the Instant Pot.
Prep Time7 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Instant Pot, teriyaki
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 233kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken drumsticks thighs or breasts
  • 3 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 Tbsp ginger grated
  • 1/2 onion sliced thin
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/3 C. coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper or more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • optional: sliced scallions or finely chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Season the chicken well with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; add the avocado or olive oil to the Instant Pot on the saute setting.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, sliced onion, avocado oil or olive oil and drumsticks to the Instant Pot and saute on each side, about 5-7 minutes. Turn the saute feature off and add the sesame oil and coconut aminos and cover once with the lid. Lock the lid and pressure cook on high, for 6 minutes.
  • After the cycle is complete, quick release and carefully remove the lid; turn the pot back on the saute setting and allow any remaining sauce to come to a boil and reduce it until it's dark brown and has thickened, about 5-7 additional minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and sprinkle with parsley (or, scallions as well) and serve alongside rice or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg