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    February 24, 2026

    This Instant Pot Sesame Shredded Chicken is an easy, flavorful dinner you can meal prep or throw together on a busy weeknight. Tender shredded chicken is tossed in a savory-sweet sesame sauce that pairs perfectly with rice, salads, noodles, or wraps. It’s a versatile, crowd-pleasing meal that’s great hot or cold throughout the week.

    Instant Pot Sesame Shredded Chicken
    Instant Pot Sesame Shredded Chicken
    Instant Pot Sesame Shredded Chicken
    Instant Pot Sesame Shredded Chicken
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    Instant Pot Sesame Shredded Chicken

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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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    Hi, I’m Danielle! My passion for meal planning came from a desire to save money and reduce food waste, and I want to share it with you! Besides cooking and photography, I absolutely love my cats & chicken (yes, just one!), growing food in my yard, and hot sandwiches!

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