Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch chunks; 1 can pineapple chunks in juice, drained but reserve 1/2 cup of juice; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon lime zest; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons orange juice for the slurry

This sweet and tangy chicken dish is a quick dump and cook meal that tastes better than takeout.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 10, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

If you are looking for a simple weeknight dinner, this Hawaiian chicken is a perfect choice. It uses juicy chicken thighs and colorful peppers to create a meal that the whole family will love without spending hours in the kitchen.

I recommend using chicken thighs for this recipe because they stay tender and juicy inside the pressure cooker. Since this is a dump and cook recipe, you just need to mix everything in the pot and let the Instant Pot work its magic.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch chunks
1 can pineapple chunks in juice, drained but reserve 1/2 cup of juice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lime zest
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons orange juice for the slurry

Instructions

1
Place the chicken pieces, bell peppers, garlic, soy sauce, 1/2 cup orange juice, lime juice, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes, lime zest, salt, and pepper into the Instant Pot.
2
Stir everything together well, then add the pineapple chunks.
3
Close the lid and set the valve to the seal position.
4
Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
5
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before carefully opening the lid.
6
Switch the Instant Pot to the sauté function on low.
7
Stir in the cornstarch and orange juice slurry, cooking for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
8
Turn off the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

💡 Tips

Serve this chicken over a bed of fluffy white rice or quinoa to soak up the extra sauce. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and it reheats beautifully in the microwave.

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