Published Apr 15, 2019 Updated Nov 03, 2024 You can make it on the stovetop using a skillet, wok, and Chinese clay pot, or even in a slow cooker. But this braised soy sauce chicken is one of my best Instant Pot recipes! It’s ridiculously quick and easy, and the chicken is tender, juicy, and practically fall off the bones! A quick saute of chicken and ginger, then dump the rest of the ingredients in the pot. The ginger soy chicken marinade makes this dish so addictive. Since you need at least a cup of liquid for the Instant Pot, there’s enough sauce for you to drizzle over noodles or rice. Save my recipes for Ginger Soy Soba and Ginger Soy Fish because I guarantee you’ll be craving that sauce all the time! You can use chicken breasts if you prefer but reduce the cooking time to 5-6 minutes because white meat cooks faster. Note that it won’t be as juicy as dark meat. Simply combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. You may want to reduce the amount of liquid slightly, as slow cookers tend to retain more moisture than pressure cookers. To make Instant Pot ginger chicken in a skillet, saute the chicken and ginger then pour the sauce ingredients into the pan. Cover and cook over low heat for around 20 minutes. Those 8 minutes include the time it takes for the pot to come to pressure. If you cut the cooking time short, you might end up with raw chicken, and if you go too long, well, let’s just say nobody likes dry, rubbery chicken. One more crucial step: when the cooking time is up, be sure to perform a QUICK release, not a natural release or you’ll end up with overcooked chicken. Here’s how to make Instant Pot soy sauce chicken: Pro tip: If they stick to the pot too much, you may use a non-stick skillet for pan-searing. I highly recommend this step, so don’t skip it as much as possible. For a wholesome meal and an easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes: I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
