7 Instant Pot Chicken Meal Prep Recipes To Make Your Week Easier
Tired of spending your Sundays slaving away in the kitchen, prepping meals for the week? We’ve got good news for you - it doesn’t have to be that way! With the help of your trusty Instant Pot, you can make delicious, nutritious meals that are ready to grab and go throughout the week.
From flavorful curries to protein-packed bowls and hearty soups, here are 7 Instant Pot chicken meal prep recipes that you can make in just a few minutes.
1. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
This delicious teriyaki chicken is made with a flavorful combination of sweet and savory ingredients, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. It’s the perfect addition to salads, stir-fries, and grain bowls, and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions:
- Put chicken in the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to seal. Select the “Manual” setting and set the timer to 15 minutes.
- When the timer is done, carefully release the pressure and open the lid. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
- Return the chicken to the Instant Pot and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve with scallions and sesame seeds.
Equipment Needed:
- Instant Pot
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- 2 forks
Notes:
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 460
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 43g
- Sodium: 837mg
- Fiber: 1g
Recipe Tips:
- To make this dish even faster, you can use pre-shredded chicken.
- If you like a thicker sauce, mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.
2. Instant Pot Coconut-Curry Chicken
This coconut-curry chicken is an easy and flavorful meal that comes together in just minutes in the Instant Pot. With a creamy coconut sauce and a hint of spice, it’s the perfect addition to your meal-prep rotation.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions:
- Put chicken in the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chicken broth, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to seal. Select the “Manual” setting and set the timer to 15 minutes.
- When the timer is done, carefully release the pressure and open the lid. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
- Return the chicken to the Instant Pot and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve with cilantro and lime juice.
Equipment Needed:
- Instant Pot
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- 2 forks
Notes:
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 43g
- Sodium: 837mg
- Fiber: 2g
Recipe Tips:
- To make this dish even faster, you can use pre-shredded chicken.
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
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