Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
This easy Instant Pot Hawaiian chicken (or pork) dish is packed with flavor. The meat is juicy and tender and the sauce is absolutely delicious. It has quickly become family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless pork sirloin, see note
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar or honey
- 1 6-ounce can (or ¾ cup) pineapple juice divided
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce see note
- ½ tablespoon minced ginger or ginger paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
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Trim excess fat from chicken. Place whole pieces in bottom of electric pressure cooker insert.
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Add honey to large microwaveable liquid measuring cup and microwave in 30-second increments until honey is runny (skip this step if honey is already runny or using granulated sugar).
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Combine honey, ½ cup of the pineapple juice (save the remaining juice for thickening later), low sodium soy sauce, ginger, and minced garlic to large glass measuring cup and whisk until smooth.
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Pour sauce mixture over chicken in Instant Pot. Lock lid in place and cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. When time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then do a quick release.
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Remove chicken to a 9×13-inch baking dish leaving liquid in the pot. In a small bowl whisk together 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch and remaining pineapple juice (about ¼ cup). Select the sauté function on the Instant Pot. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the Instant Pot and heat until thickened, whisking to avoid lumps.
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Pour thickened sauce over chicken in baking dish. Preheat broiler. Place baking dish directly under broiler and broil for 2-4 minutes until meat browns slightly (see note).
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Serve chicken with sauce over cooked rice with other steamed vegetables and fresh grilled pineapple, as desired.
Recipe Notes
1. You can also make this dish with pork. A pork sirloin roast works well. If using pork, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces before placing in the pressure cooker.
2. This dish has plenty of flavor. You'll want to make sure to use low sodium soy sauce and do not add additional salt to the meat before adding it to the pressure cooker. You can always add additional salt later if it needs it.
3. The broiling step is optional, but I think it adds a nice color and caramelized flavor.