Instant Pot to the Rescue! Hawaiian Chicken!
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken is the perfect option for you! It’s a delicious and flavorful meal that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The best part? It’s made in the Instant Pot, which means it’s ready in just a fraction of the time it would take to cook it on the stove or in the oven.
Here We Go! Let’s Make Us some Hawaiian Chicken!
Ingredients
- 1 pd boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple – can use sliced pineapple cut up into chuncks
- 1 18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
Add chicken, pineapple (with juice) and barbecue sauce to the Instant Pot.
Stir to combine.
Close lid and set pressure release to Sealing.
Press Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 15 minutes.
When the timer beeps, allow pressure to release naturally. Unlock lid and remove it.
Serve!
Tips and Variations
- You can also add some sliced red bell peppers and onions to the pot along with the chicken for some added color and flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add some red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce to the sauce.
- For a healthier option, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- You can also use fresh pineapple instead of canned pineapple. Just make sure to chop it into small pieces before adding it to the Instant Pot.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
So why not give this recipe a go? I’d love to hear what you think! Jot a quick line in the comments below.
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Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
A quick three ingredient dump dinner recipe for the Instant Pot that tastes yummy by itself or served over rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pd boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple - can use sliced pineapple cut up into chuncks
- 1 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Add chicken, pineapple (with juice) and barbecue sauce to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
- Close lid and set pressure release to Sealing.
- Press Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 15 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, allow pressure to release naturally. Unlock lid and remove it.
- Serve.
Notes
- Add some sliced red bell peppers and onions to the pot along with the chicken for some added color and flavor.
- Serve alone or over rice.
