Instant Pot Chinese Chicken
Tender chicken thighs cooked in a savory sauce with flavorful Chinese ingredients like hoisin, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, whether for rice bowls, tacos, or more!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine see note 1
- 1 cup Water
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or neutral oil of choice
- 2 tablespoons Hoison Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon Light Soy Sauce I used reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce see note 2
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
- ½ teaspoon Ginger Powder
- ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients listed under “Sauce” until smooth and well combined. Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode on high and allow it to preheat. Once hot, cook the chicken thighs for 3 minutes on each side. Keep an eye on the chicken to prevent it from burning.
- Pour in the Shaoxing wine to deglaze the bottom of the Instant Pot. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits that are stuck to the pot.
- Pour in the water. Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. While you shred the chicken, turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode on high to allow the remaining liquid to thicken. Once thickened, return the shredded chicken to the pot and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Note 1: Use the Chinese rice wine of your choice. Dry sherry is a good substitute as well.
- Note 2: If you don’t have dark soy sauce, you can leave it out and use just light soy sauce. Dark soy sauce is mainly used for color, so the final dish may not be quite as rich in color, but it will still be just as delicious!
- Serving suggestions: I served the shredded chicken over white rice, topped with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of chili crisp. This chicken is also great in tacos, sandwiches, burritos, salads, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
