With this Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken recipe you can have a home-cooked meal that tastes just like your favorite Asian take-out. An Instant Pot makes this meal so quick and easy, melding so many flavors together in a short amount of time.
Add oil to Instant Pot and turn on "Saute" mode. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
Add chicken and stir well.
Add soy sauce, ketchup, and red pepper flakes. Stir to mix and place lid on. Place valve in "sealing" position and set to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes.
Do a quick pressure release and carefully remove the lid once the pin drops.
Stir in sesame oil, green onions and honey.
In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water. Add to Instant Pot and stir to mix. Turn on "Saute " mode and cook until thickened.
Notes
Cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.