Published Date: October 10, 2020 | Last Updated: March 18, 2023
I saw this fantastic demonstration on my friend Renae’s page at @thefeatherednester (she has awesome recipe demo’s on her Instagram stories!) so I have made it several times and we all love it! Such a great, easy meal! I paired it with brown rice and steamed broccoli and it was a delicious dinner! The chicken comes out SO tender and yummy!
I saw this fantastic demonstration on my friend Renae’s page at @thefeatherednester (she has awesome recipe demo’s on her Instagram stories!) so I have made it several times and we all love it! Such a great, easy meal! I paired it with brown rice and steamed broccoli and it was a delicious dinner! The chicken comes out SO tender and yummy!
Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken
If you're looking for a mouthwatering chicken dish that doesn't take a lot of time - this is it. So delicious and simple!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 3 T packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cups soy sauce
- 1 clove minced garlic
- juice from one lime
- 8-10 boneless skinless chicken thighs, frozen (about 2.5 pounds)
- 2 T cornstarch for thickening
- 1/4 cup water
- green onions and sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic to the instant pot. Mix well.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot.
- Put the lid on and set to manual high pressure for 12 minutes (10 minutes if using fresh chicken). Don't forget to seal the steam valve.
- When it is done cooking, do a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for at least ten minutes. Then do a quick release.
- Remove chicken from pot. You can leave whole or shred. Let the juices stay in the pot to thicken.
- Add the cornstarch to the water and mix well. Add to the pot.
- Turn the “Sauté” function on, and mix the cornstarch mixture into the sauce. Let simmer while stirring often until thickened. About 5-10 minutes.
- Pour sauce over chicken and serve with rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Looks delicious. Why does the prep time say 8 hours?
Hi Nick, thank you for pointing that out! The prep time should be just 10 minutes. I have updated the recipe. How did it turn out for you?
Have you tried this in the slow cooker? Do I need to make any adjustments? Or could I let it sit after the natural pressure release for an hour or two and then finish it up?
Hi Marietta, yes! Cook on High for 6 hours or 4 hours on low, until the chicken shreds easily. You could also let it sit after natural pressure release.
Wow, this recipe looks amazing! I’ve never thought to pair pineapple with chicken in the Instant Pot before, but I’m definitely going to give it a try. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Hi, please let me know how it turned out for you! Pineapple and chicken is one of my favorite combos.
Loved this recipe! The combination of pineapple and chicken was so unexpected and delicious! I did add some red bell peppers for extra flavor and it turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the nice comment!
I just made this recipe for dinner and it was a huge hit with my family! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was amazing. I also appreciated how easy it was to prepare and cook. We’ll definitely be making this again!
Thanks so much for the review!
I tried the Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken recipe from Ambers Kitchen Cooks, and it was a hit! The flavors were incredible, and it was so easy to make. Perfectly tender chicken and that sweet pineapple sauce—yum! Can’t wait to make it again!
Thank you!
I made the Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken recipe last night, and it was a hit with my whole family! The flavors were amazing, and it was so quick to prepare. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe, I’ll definitely be making it again!
Thanks so much, it is one of my favorites too!
I tried the Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken recipe from your blog, and it was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the chicken was super tender. Thank you for sharing such an easy and delicious recipe! I’ll definitely be making this again!
Thank you so much for the kind comment. So glad that you loved it.
I just tried the Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken recipe, and it was a hit with my family! The flavors are incredible, and it was so easy to make. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe; it’s definitely going into our regular rotation!
Thank you so much I am so glad that you loved this recipe.
I made this Pineapple Chicken recipe last night, and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were fantastic, and using the Instant Pot made it so easy. I loved the sweet and tangy glaze. Definitely adding this to my rotation—thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Daman!