Dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes with this freezer-friendly honey-sesame chicken. Simply freeze diced chicken and marinade in a zip-top bag, thaw, and dump in the instant pot for an ultra-tender and flavorful dinner that beats takeout!
2tablespoonchopped green onion + extra for serving
1teaspoonminced garlic
1tablespoontoasted sesame seeds+ extra for serving
1tablespoongluten-free flouroptional
For Serving
5cupscooked white rice
Instructions
Combine ingredients for the chicken in a 1-gallon zip-top bag except for the flour. Freeze until use. Thaw 24 hours in the refrigerator before using.
Add chicken and sauce to the instant pot. Lock lid and close vent valve. Press manual setting and set for 15 minutes. When the timer goes off allow pressure to naturally release before opening the vent valve.
Remove lid and use a slotted spoon to serve chicken over rice in 4 MPOF black containers.
To thicken sauce: press sauté setting on instant pot and gradually whisk in flour. Simmer 4-5 minutes. Press cancel. Drizzle sauce over chicken and garnish with extra sesame seeds and green onion. Refrigerate until enjoying.