Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 19 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Modern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cornstarch (divided); 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 1 lb chicken tenders (cut into 1 inch pieces); 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil (divided); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 cup honey; 2 tbsp Water; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Sesame Chicken

By :The Instant Pot College Cookbook by Julee Morrison

We love Chinese food, but we obviously can’t order takeout every time the craving hits. With the Instant Pot®, we’ve discovered just how easy it is to make some of our restaurant favorites at home. With a sweet glaze that has a little kick, this sesame chicken is even better than takeout!

Course

Dinner

Cuisine

Modern

Difficulty

Easy

Browse Category

Meat, Rice & Pastas

Duration

15-30 min

Diet	Dairy Free

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook, Sauté

Main Ingredient

Chicken, Honey, Ketchup, Sesame Seeds

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

19 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp cornstarch divided
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1 lb chicken tenders cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil divided
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp Water
2 tsp sesame seeds

Course

Dinner

Cuisine

Modern

Difficulty

Easy

Browse Category

Meat, Rice & Pastas

Duration

15-30 min

Diet	Dairy Free

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook, Sauté

Main Ingredient

Chicken, Honey, Ketchup, Sesame Seeds

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

19 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp cornstarch divided
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1 lb chicken tenders cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil divided
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp Water
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

BROWN THE CHICKEN.

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with the salt. Toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until it is coated evenly. Select Sauté on the Instant Pot and adjust the heat to Medium. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes, turning occasionally, or until golden brown.

PREPARE THE SAUCE.

In another small bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir until well combined. Pour this sauce over the chicken.

PRESSURE COOK.

Lock the lid into place and turn the valve to “sealing.” Select Manual or Pressure Cook and adjust the pressure to High. Set the time for 3 minutes. When cooking ends, carefully turn the valve to “venting” to quick release the pressure.

FINISH THE SAUCE.

Unlock and remove the lid. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and the honey and stir quickly to combine. Select Sauté on the Instant Pot and adjust the heat to Low. In a clean small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into the water until it is smooth. Stir this slurry into the chicken, stirring constantly for 2 minutes, or until sauce reaches the desired consistency.

FINISH THE RECIPE.

Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

The Instant Pot College Cookbook by Julee Morrison

Julee Morrison is a blogger, mother of six, who lives in the foothills of Virginia with their two dogs. Her first book The Instant Pot® College Cookbook: 75 Quick and Easy Meals that Taste Like Home celebrates her family recipes, and making quick meals everyone will love. Her writing has appeared on The Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Pop Sugar, SheKnows, Yahoo Shine, Love What Matters, Ellen Nation, and her recipes have been featured on Bon Appetite, SparkPeople, and The Huffington Post. Find Julee online at MommysMemorandum.com. Book description: The Instant Pot® College Cookbook is the definitive dorm room solution for easy, homemade meals. Cereal and pizza might be enough to sustain a crash study session, but the best brain food is a homemade meal. The Instant Pot® College Cookbook saves college students from four years of nutrient deprivation with quick and easy, budget-friendly meals. From grab-n-go Breakfast Burritos to late night Macaroni and Cheese, this college cookbook contains 75 tasty meals that require no previous cooking or Instant Pot® experience to whip up. Using easy-to-find and affordable ingredients, The Instant Pot® College Cookbook saves students time and money too with good fast food that rivals any take-out menu. The Instant Pot® College Cookbook includes: • Instant Pot® cooking 101 that explains pressure cooker settings for every type of food, tips, and FAQ. • 75 home-style meals that include breakfast, everyday staples, soups and stews, meatless meals, poultry, pork and beef, dessert, and more! • Fool-proof recipes that combine quick prep times with easy-to-find and affordable ingredients to suit student schedules and wallets. Save ramen for emergencies with quick and easy recipes from The Instant Pot® College Cookbook.