Instant Pot Sweet Ginger BBQ Chicken Meal Prep

This Instant Pot Sweet Ginger BBQ Chicken Meal Prep is perfect if you’re craving sweet BBQ but don’t want to heat up the grill! Sweetness from pineapple with a kick of fresh ginger, this is a tasty but simple make-ahead lunch or dinner!

Author: Project Meal Plan

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 227 kcal per serving

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

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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