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Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowls: A Cozy Pressure Cooker Dinner

Bite-size pieces of chicken simmered in homemade teriyaki sauce with broccoli, avocado, and rice make this cozy and easy pressure cooker meal a weeknight favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 479 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 0.5 cup less sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 heaping teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 heaping teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons water for sauce mix
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 small broccoli crown chopped into florets
  • 0.75 cup water for steaming broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or your favorite neutral oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cooked white or brown rice microwaveable or shelf-stable
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • sesame seeds as needed

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and 3 tablespoons water. Bring it to a simmer.
  • Make a cornstarch slurry by stirring 2 teaspoons water with cornstarch in a small bowl. Add it to the sauce and stir until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Get ¾ cup water boiling in another pot. Toss in broccoli florets, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes until just tender and bright green. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and cook for 6–8 minutes till golden and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over chicken, stir to coat, and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and sauce mixture to pressure cooker. Layer broccoli on top. Seal the lid and ensure float valve is in sealing position.
  • Set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Do a quick release once done. When float valve drops, assemble chicken, broccoli, rice, and topping to serve.

Notes

Top with sliced avocados and sesame seeds for a creamy, savory finish. Add a splash of water when reheating to maintain sauce texture.