Name: Instant Pot Sweet Ginger BBQ Chicken Meal Prep
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil; 2 shallots; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger; 1 tbsp garlic; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; salt and pepper; 1 can of pineapple chunks; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 12 sweet mini peppers; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instant Pot Sweet Ginger BBQ Chicken Meal Prep

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Ingredients

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Instant Pot Sweet Ginger BBQ Chicken Meal Prep

1 tbsp avocado or olive oil

2 shallots

2 teaspoons fresh ginger

1 tbsp garlic

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast

salt and pepperto taste

1 can of pineapple chunks

1 cup BBQ sauce

12 sweet mini peppers

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

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Instructions

Select the Sauté function on your Instant Pot. When the display says Hot, add oil to the insert. Add shallots and ginger and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring continuously.

Next, add the chicken pieces to the IP insert. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently so the chicken does not stick to the insert. Turn the Instant Pot off. Add all the reserved pineapple juice from the can, and 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Stir until well mixed.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the steam release valve is sealed. Set to Manual or Pressure Cook for 3-4 minutes.

Perform a quick release of the pressure once cooking is done. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.

Turn on the Sauté function. Add the peppers, pineapple, and remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Stir until well mixed. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the peppers are tender. Turn off the Instant Pot.

If desired, add the cornstarch slurry to the Instant Pot and stir until well mixed. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Serve over rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, or anything else you like. I like to meal prep this dish with rice. Store in an airtight container and eat within 4 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sear Before Pressure Cooking 🔥
Use the Instant Pot's sauté function to sear chicken breasts in oil for 2-3 minutes per side before pressure cooking to develop a flavorful crust and lock in juices.
Fresh Ginger Timing Strategy 🧄
Reserve half your minced fresh ginger to add after pressure cooking releases—this preserves its bright, spicy notes that can fade under high heat.
Cornstarch Slurry for Perfect Sauce 🥣
Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry, then whisk it into the pot during sauté mode after cooking to achieve a glossy, restaurant-quality glaze without flour cloudiness.
Natural Release for Tender Chicken ⏱️
Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release before quick-releasing to prevent the chicken from becoming rubbery and tough from sudden pressure changes.
Pineapple Juice Substitution Hack 🍍
Reserve the liquid from your pineapple chunks and use it as part of your cooking liquid—it adds natural sweetness and helps tenderize the chicken while enhancing the tropical BBQ flavor profile.