Instant Pot® Shoyu Chicken
Description
This Hawaiian-style chicken is made with freshly pureed pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
Ingredients
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1/2 pineapple, peeled and sliced, or as needed
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1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 piece fresh ginger root, minced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
Directions
1
In a high-powered blender (such as Vitamix®), blend pineapple slices to create 1/2 cup pureed pineapple.
2
Combine 1/2 cup pureed pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place chicken breast on top. Turn on Saute function and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cancel saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.