Instant Pot® Shoyu Chicken

This Hawaiian-style chicken is made with freshly pureed pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 piece fresh ginger root, minced
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
• 0.5 pineapple, peeled and sliced, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a high-powered blender (such as Vitamix®), blend pineapple slices to create 1/2 cup pureed pineapple.

Step 2

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

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.