Instant Pot soy sauce chicken and rice is an easy dinner with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. This recipe is a go-to family favorite.
This is a chicken and rice medley that astonishes me every time because it's so easy to make but so darn good.
The chicken is tender, the rice has an addictive sweet and salty flavor and the combination of the two makes for a really satisfying meal.
This dinner truly only takes 5 minutes of prep work, and you can throw it together while completely harried and having to step over a child who's having a meltdown on the kitchen floor (ask me how I know).
Soy Sauce Chicken and Rice
5-Minute Prep
- Spread chicken thighs out on bottom of Instant Pot
- Sprinkle rice on top
- Add water, soy sauce, maple syrup and sesame oil
- Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes
To make a full meal, you only need a veggie on the side. Serve whatever you happen to have on hand. I like it with sauteed spinach or kale, green beans, peas, edamame, bok choy or broccoli. Also, green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if you happen to have them.
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Instant Pot Soy Sauce Chicken and Rice
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 1x
Description
Instant Pot soy sauce chicken and rice is an easy dinner with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. This recipe is a go-to family favorite.
Total Instant Pot Cooking Time: 10 minutes to reach pressure + 8 minute cook time + natural release
Ingredients
1 to 2 pounds chicken thighs, lightly salted
1 ½ cups long grain white rice
1 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
Spread the chicken thighs out evenly on the bottom of the Instant Pot. Lightly season with salt.
Pour rice over the chicken in an even layer.
Gently pour water evenly over the rice. Drizzle the soy sauce, maple syrup and sesame oil evenly over the rice.
Use a fork or spoon to push down gently on the rice so that the rice is completely submerged in the water.
Lock the lid in place. Make sure the steam valve is in the sealed position. Press the Manual button and program the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to reach pressure. When the cooking time is done, let the pot release naturally for 10 minutes or until all the pressure releases on its own.
Open the lid and stir well. Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Asian American
Keywords: chicken and rice, soy sauce chicken and rice, instant pot chicken
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