Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken features juicy thighs simmered under pressure in a glossy, sweet-salty teriyaki sauce brightened with cider vinegar and pineapple. Warm notes of ginger and garlic round out the flavor, while a quick cornstarch slurry creates a silky glaze perfect for spooning over rice. Ideal for a weeknight dinner when you want bold takeout-style taste at home.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 3
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine pineapple, chicken stock, brown sugar, soy sauce, cider vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper; stir until the brown sugar dissolves. Place chicken thighs in a pressure cooker; gently stir in the pineapple mixture to coat.
- 2
Close the cooker securely and place the pressure regulator over the vent as directed by the manufacturer. Bring the pressure cooker to high pressure over high heat (steam will escape in a steady stream and whistle), then lower the heat until the regulator rocks gently, keeping high pressure. Cook for 20 minutes.
- 3
Stir the cornstarch into cold water; set aside.
- 4
Release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove the lid. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a serving dish; cover with aluminum foil and set aside. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Serve the chicken topped with the teriyaki sauce.
- Calories 385.18 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 34.74 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 34.87 g 13%
- Total Fat 13.78 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.64 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.4 mg High 50%
- Sodium 1428.54 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 26.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.47 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 48.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.16 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 385.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Chicken Stock. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 385.18 calories and 34.74 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1428.54 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.64 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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