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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Bowls with fresh vegetables and teriyaki sauce are an all-in-one dinner that is ready in minutes!
The other day I read a comment on social media from a woman that was unhappy with her instant pot. Her negatvitiy hit a cord with IP fanatics and there was a stream of debate in the comments below her post. I enjoyed reading the comments and afterwards I felt like giving my IP a little kiss. I just love it!
If you are unsure about his whole IP fad, all you need to do is make this Instant Pot Applesauce (which cooks the best homemade applesauce in just 8 minutes) or these Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls. What is not to love about a meal where you can throw raw ingredients in a pot and have it ready to eat in less than 20 minutes? And did I mention there is just one pot to wash when you're finished?
I'm convinced that anyone who doesn't love their IP has just not found the right recipes to try! I hope you love this instant pot chicken teriyaki bowls recipe as much as my family does!
WHAT SIZE INSTANT POT TO USE:
DISCLAIMER: I developed and tested this recipe for use in the 6-QUART INSTANT POT. If you’re using a larger IP you may need to add more liquid so that you don’t get a burn notice.. Not all instant pot recipes work perfectly for all types of instant pots. See this article for more information on adapting recipes for your instant pot.
CAN I USE BROWN RICE?
Yes, but some adaptions will be needed. Add ½ – 1 cup more chicken broth, and I would also suggest using chicken thighs, or cooking the chicken separately, so that it doesn’t get overcooked/dry. Brown rice takes longer to cook in the IP–about 22-24 minutes (22 for low elevations, 24 for higher). Then follow the same pressure release instructions.
OTHER WAYS TO ADAPT THIS INSTANT POT CHICKEN TERIYAKI RECIPE:
Substitute the chicken for flank steak, to make a beef teriyaki bowl. Sear the meat in a little bit of oil, on the saute setting, and then add the teriyaki sauce, rice and water. Cook time is the same.
You can add vegetables to the instant pot to cook (instead of sauteing them separately), but they will be really soft.
Add other vegetables you like, including edamame, snap peas, green beans, carrots, asparagus, bean sprouts, or others.
CAN I USE FROZEN CHICKEN?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken, instead of fresh, if you'd like. I personally don't love the way the instant pot cooks frozen chicken–it always seems “chewy” to me– but most people seem to like it just fine. For frozen chicken, do everything the same but cook for 10 minutes, with a 5 minute natural release.
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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Bowls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups teriyaki sauce, , divided
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked Jasmine rices, , washed, rinsed and drained thoroughly (or other long grained rice)
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (or water)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, , or olive oil
- 2 bell peppers, , chopped
- 1 head fresh broccoli, , chopped into florets
For garnish:
- sesame seeds
- green onion, , chopped
- Sriracha hot sauce, (or crushed red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- DISCLAIMER: I developed and tested this recipe in my 6-QUART INSTANT POT DUO. If you’re using a larger IP or a newer brand you may need to add more liquid so that you don’t get a burn notice. (The new IP are much more sensitive). Not all instant pot recipes work perfectly for all types of instant pots. See this article for more information on adapting recipes for your instant pot.
- Rinse rice with water until water runs clear.
- Add rice and 1 ½ cups water (or chicken broth) to the bottom of the instant pot. Spread into a single layer, making sure the rice is covered with water.
- Season chicken breast on all sides with salt and pepper, garlic powder and ground ginger. Add chicken to instant pot, nestling it on top of the rice.
- Pour ¼ cup of teriyaki sauce over chicken breast. Secure the lid, and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on manual or pressure cook, high pressure, for 4 minutes (IF using a THICK chicken breast, cook for 6-8 minutes high pressure).
- Once the Instant Pot timer beeps, allow the pressure cooker to release naturally for 10 minutes., then quick release the remaining pressure.
- While the mixture cooks, heat oil in a large skillet. Once hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until tender. Add a few spoonfuls of teriyaki sauce to the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Open instant pot lid and remove chicken to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
- Chop chicken, against the grain and add it and the vegetables back to the pot with the rice.
- Spoon servings into bowls and top with desired amount of teriyaki sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and sriracha hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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🔥 burn warning before IP even came to pressure.
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What size pot would you suggest if I wanted to make this using the pot-in-pot method? I’ve gotten a lot of burn notices lately, so I thought I would try this method to avoid that.
Just bought my Instapot today and this was my very first time using. The dish came out delish!! The chicken was tender and I added shrimp to the mix and used white rice. I made a mix of Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce instead of teriyaki. It was super good! Look forward to making many more recipes!
I cooked for 8 minutes cuz chicken was thick and it came out cooked and juicy. I added 1/2 cup more liquid cuz I have an 8 quart and the rice was stickier than I wanted. Next time I’ll try less liquid. Any suggestions? Otherwise it tasted great
I have made this at least a half a dozen times now and it always turns out perfect! I love that the chicken and rice can be cooked together! Soooo easy! I cheat sometimes and use frozen veggies and always use Mr. Yoshidas teriyaki sauce . 🙂
Absolutely delicious!!! I made it in my FARBERWARE pressure cooker, and because my husband barely has any teeth, I added about 1 cup more water after pulling out the chicken and added the veggies back in, pressure cooking on chicken setting for an additional 5 minutes! Veggies we’re soft enough for him, and this recipe is PERFECT!!!!
Can you use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.? Would you need to adjust the cooking time?
Yes, cook for 8 minutes fresh boneless thighs, or 12 minutes frozen thighs, and a 10 minute natural release.
Great recipe! Only had chicken thighs and stir fry sauce so I substituted it..still only did 4 min because the thighs were thin. I’m glad I didn’t go longer because the rice was on the verge of burning. I checked it with thermometer and it was good!
i did this by doing the chicken and rice in the pot, then taking it out and pressuring frozen veggies and rest of teriyaki sauce for 2 minutes, quick release, then stir it all together. delicious
I barely have this plated and I’ve got to write a review. I followed this recipe nearly to the letter, made my own teriyaki sauce from scratch, and it is divine! The rice and chicken cooked to perfection while I stir fried the veggies. Next time I may try adding the veggies to the pot and closing the lid to let them steam while I rest the chicken…then I could perhaps avoid the extra pan. I will make this again. Thanks for the recipe!
rice burned and chicken was raw …don’t waist your time!
I think you did it wrong, because mine came out perfect.
Same. I needed to sauté my chicken with the veggies. It was a decent starter though
Followed directions and the rice was totally raw! And the juices look milky! Isn’t it supposed to be brown like the sauce??
Followed directions and the rice was totally raw! And the juices look milky! Isn’t it supposed to be brown like the sauce??