15 minutes15 minutes or less2 servings

Teriyaki Chicken

By Lorena Salinas

2 Servings

15 Minutes

Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Asian Flavors

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients

2 pieces chicken, used breasts
½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce
¼ cup (20 g) ginger, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
¼ cup (60 ml) cold water
⅓ cup (70 g) light brown sugar
4 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 ½ tbsp corn starch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
toasted sesame seeds
Green part of a green onion, cut in thin rings

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot. Add the chicken, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, water, light brown sugar, and vinegar.
Close and lock the Instant Pot lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level High, and set time to 10 Minutes.
Once the time is up, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting. Once all the pressure has been released, open the lid.
Remove the chicken and shred with a fork.
Pres Saute and add the dissolved corn starch. Stir constantly until thickened.
Strain the teriyaki sauce. Mix with the shredded chicken and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve with chopped green onion and rice or other side dish.

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About the chef

Lorena Salinas

Lorena Salinas is the chef and creator behind Cravings Journal, a food blog where she shares her passion for creating delicious, comforting recipes. Born and raised in Lima, Perú, Salinas grew up surrounded by her mother's love for cooking and entertaining, which planted the seeds for her own culinary journey. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies and moving to Chile for work, she began cooking for herself and discovered her passion for it. Inspired to pursue her love for food, Salinas moved to London to study as a chef and started Cravings Journal during her time there. What began as a small project has grown into a popular blog, with recipes that reflect the dishes she loves and would happily eat every day. Salinas now lives in Chile with her boyfriend Javier, her dog Pepper, and Joe, her sourdough starter. In addition to developing recipes for her blog, she works as a food photographer and stylist, collaborating with brands and cookbooks. Her greatest joy comes from knowing that her recipes become part of her readers' daily lives and celebrations, making her feel like she’s sitting at the table with them.

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