Description
15-Minute Sweet and Sour Instant Pot Chicken with tender chicken pieces coated in a balanced sweet and tangy sauce made quickly under pressure.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp ginger
salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Set Instant Pot to sauté and cook chicken in oil until lightly browned on the outside
2. Add garlic and ginger and stir briefly until fragrant
3. Mix ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce, then pour into the pot and stir to coat chicken
4. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes
5. Quick release pressure and open lid carefully
6. Switch to sauté mode and stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce
7. Simmer for a few minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly
8. Let sit briefly before serving to allow sauce to settle
Notes
Always thicken the sauce after pressure cooking for best texture
Adjust sweetness and tang before sealing the lid for better balance
Reheat gently with added liquid to restore consistency
Avoid overcooking to keep chicken tender and structured
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: 15-Minute Sweet and Sour Instant Pot Chicken