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Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

instant pot Hawaiian chicken
I love how easy it is to make my Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken. You can easily serve it over your favorite type of rice, or just eat with a side of veggies.
David Murphy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Additional Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4 -6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper diced into cubes
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced into cubes
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced into cubes
  • 1 20 oz can pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • To your Instant Pot liner, add: chicken, pineapple chunks (juice included), diced peppers, ginger, honey, and soy sauce. Close and lock lid, and close vent.
  • Press Pressure Cook button, and set time for 10 minutes. Once done, press Cancel and allow to NPR for 15 minutes. Then release all remaining pressure.
  • Stir contents in the Instant Pot to mix well. Press Sauté button, and add both light brown and dark brown sugar. Stir until well dissolved.
  • Once sugars have been dissolved, allow mixture to cook until mixture starts to boil. Once you start seeing it come to boil, add in your corn starch slurry and it will start to thicken.
  • Press the Cancel button to stop it from cooking further.