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Instructions
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In a small bowl or mason jar with lid, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, honey, tahini, sesame oil and garlic until well mixed. Add chicken breasts and just made sauce to the Instant Pot insert. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the steam release valve is sealed. Set to Manual or Pressure Cook High for 8 minutes. After pressure cooking is done, let the Instant Pot do a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 5 minutes (until the timer counting up says 5). Release remaining pressure after 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred, then set aside.
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Hit the Sauté button on the Instant Pot. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, and add it to the simmering sauce. Whisk and let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until it’s slightly thickened. It will thicken more as it cools. Turn off the Instant Pot and let the sauce cool slightly before serving or storing.
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Enjoy immediately with sides or meal prep into portions for lunch or dinner. Store sauce mixed with chicken or separately in a jar with lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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- Natural Release for Tender Shreds 💨Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release before quick-releasing to keep chicken breasts moist and easier to shred into perfect, tender pieces.
- Starch Slurry Timing 🥄Add your starch slurry during sauté mode after shredding the chicken to achieve a glossy, perfectly thickened sauce that clings beautifully without overcooking.
- Toast Sesame Oil Last ✨Stir in sesame oil after cooking is complete to preserve its delicate, nutty aroma and prevent it from becoming bitter when exposed to high heat.
- Tahini Temperature Trick 🌡️Whisk tahini separately with a splash of warm broth before adding to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, smooth sauce throughout.
- Shallow Broth Ratio 💧Use minimal chicken broth (just enough to reach the fill line) to create a naturally concentrated, rich sauce that doesn't require excessive reduction afterward.
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