Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are perfect for a delicious and healthy dinner! The sauce is sweet from honey, yet has a tiny kick and is super smooth. When you load the chicken up in the lettuce wrap and add some green onions you have the perfect flavor and texture punch! With only 10 minutes to cook up in the Instant Pot, this recipe is a total winner!
Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe:
**Scroll all the way down for full ingredient list and directions***
- You are going to add your chicken to your Instant Pot, and then whip up the sauce.
- The sauce is very easy, and it’s likely you have many of the ingredients in the fridge and pantry.
- The soy sauce, honey, and Sriracha add the most flavor to the sauce.
- Add your sauce to the instant pot, over the chicken, then cook for 10 minutes.
- Shred your chicken outside of the instant pot.
- Thicken your sauce by adding a bit of a cornstarch slurry, and bring to a boil in the IP. Add the chicken back and then stir to coat!
Cooking in the Instant Pot:
- You should remember when using the Instant Pot, , that the time it takes to cook the recipe (10 mins), is not the total time of the recipe. You need to give the pot some time to ‘come to pressure’.
- For me, it took about 10 minutes to the pot to come to pressure. Once it comes to pressure, the cook time will start to count down (10 more minutes)
- When the Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are finished, I recommend you use the ‘natural release’ to release the pressure which will take about 10 more minutes.
- If you are in a rush, you can use the quick release, but I suggest you change the cook time to 12 minutes instead of 10 minutes in that case.
- After you remove and shred the chicken, you will turn the pot to ‘saute’ mode, and let the sauce come to a boil. Add the cornstarch slurry and then cook for 1 more minute.
Why Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are healthy:
- Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce wraps have only 240 calories per 3 wrap serving, 6 grams of fat, and a whopping 32 grams of protein– WOW! This is a meal you can feel good about feeding your body and family!
Variations on the recipe:
- In the Slow Cooker: Add the chicken and sauce to the slow cooker, cook on high for 6 hours. Shred the chicken and add it back to the slow cooker. Add cornstarch slurry, cover, and cook for 30 more minutes. Serve!
- Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps: Use a 2lb pork loin chopped into 2 inch chunks. Pop them into the Instant Pot, and proceed with step #2 in the directions below.
- Honey Sesame Chicken Rice Bowls: Serve this delicious Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken over rice instead of in lettuce wraps. White or brown rice is fantastic for this!
- Freeze and cook: In a large freezer ziplock bag, add chicken and sauce, seal the bag, label, and place into freezer. On day of meal, remove the bag and place in the fridge in the morning. Once defrosted dump into the Instant Pot, and follow directions from step #3.
I highly recommend the Instant Pot and I am already in love with it! This Instant Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wrap recipe will definitely get you hooked!
More of my Favorite Instant Pot Recipes:
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce wraps are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
- Instant Pot Asian Pork cooks up in just minutes, and is the perfect healthy dinner! Use the juicy meat in lettuce wraps, sliders, or a salad!
- Instant Pot Bang Bang Chicken comes together in minutes and is so delicious! The classic spicy sauce is perfect on shredded chicken which can be used in rice bowls, salads, wraps, or however you want!
- Instant Pot Salsa Rice is the perfect meal or side dish to your favorite Mexican inspired dinner! Filled with fresh vegetables and only 4 minutes in the Instant Pot and this rice is ready to eat!
- Instant Pot Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a stunning dessert that comes together in no time! Not only is it amazingly easy, but it’s the best cheesecake EVER!
- Instant Pot Roasted Red Pepper Soup: Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is the perfect comfort food without any guilt! Make it in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or on the stove top!
- Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf: In five minutes you can have a whole bunch of hardboiled eggs which are perfect for egg salad! No peeling or ice bath for this Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf!
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food
- Instant Pot Thai Lettuce Wraps (pork or chicken) can be made with pork or chicken in the instant pot or slow cooker! Juicy pork or chicken covered in an easy Thai peanut sauce makes the perfect healthy easy dinner!
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Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 TBS rice wine vinegar
- 1 TBS minced garlic
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sriracha hot chili sauce, or more if you like it spicy
- 1 TBS cornstarch
- 2 TBS water
- 1 TBS sesame seeds, for garnish
- 4 stalks green onions, chopped
- 15-18 Bib lettuce or romaine leaves
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Place the chicken in the Instant Pot.
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In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, rice wine vinegar, garlic, 1/2 cup water, sesame oil, onion powder and Sriracha. Pour over chicken.
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Seal the IP lid, select 'manual' and adjust time to 10 minutes.
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When cooking time is up, allow 10 minutes for the Ip to 'natural release' te pressure. After 10 minutes release the remaining pressure. Carefully open the pot top away from your body. Remove chicken, leaving the sauce in the IP. Shred chicken with two forks; set aside.
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Turn IP to 'saute' mode and bring liquid to boil (should take 3-4 mins). In a small bowl or cup, mix 2 TBS water with cornstarch, then pour into boiling sauce mixture, stir, and cook 1 minute to let thicken. Return shredded chicken to the IP and stir to coat. Turn pot off.
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Serve chicken in lettuce wraps and top with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Try out these other delicious healthy recipes from Domestic Superhero:
One Skillet Ginger Soy Chicken
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
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Lily Kate Myers says
I love that this is spicy, easy to prepare and healthy. Looks tasty too and can be a ready-to-go meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Allyson 🙂
Jen says
I love that I have everything to make this tonight! You solved my “what’s for dinner?” dilemma!
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says
I got an Instant Pot for Christmas and I am just loving it! It is one of my favorite kitchen tools I have gotten in a a long time! Can’t wait to try these recipes!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
I love everything about this!! It’s easy, healthy and delicious!! Aaand I can make it in my Instant Pot!
Jacque Hastert says
I love a good healthy lunch or dinner. Perfect to take to work when wanting something light.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
Perfect for dinner tonight! My family would love this!
Kimberly says
These sound so delicious!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
This looks really good for lunch or dinner! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Milena says
Is the tomato sauce in the recipe a mistake? I followed the recipe and mine turned out red and had an odd taste.
Allyson says
No, it’s not a typo. You use a very small amount, 1/4 cup, so it definitely shouldn’t turn out red or taste funny. Maybe you used too much? You could try leaving it out next time if you want.
Milena says
I meant to say the tomato paste not sauce.
Milena Di Mascio says
I think I used to much. I tried it again without the tomato paste and loved it!
Allyson says
I am so happy to hear that! I think it adds a little something, but you definitely don’t want to add too much! I am glad you liked it without the paste as well!
Amy says
I’m new to the IP world. Can you tell me the difference if I were to add frozen chicken breasts instead of thawed breasts?
Allyson says
Hey Amy – I haven’t made this recipe using frozen breasts, but generally frozen breasts will cook in 12 minutes on manual pressure in the IP. I would suggest letting the pressure release naturally (don’t flip the release) for 5 minutes, then flip the release after that. Then just proceed with the recipe as indicated above. Let me know how it turns out!
Andrea Kumlien says
Can you use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Allyson says
I don’t see why not. Maybe add 1 extra minute.
Andrea says
Can you use Chicken thighs instead?
Allyson says
Absolutely!
Jen says
Is this a recipe I can double? Or is it better to make two times? I am trying it for a dinner party tomorrow and I’m new to using my instant pot! Thank you!
Allyson says
Yes absolutely! Same directions/same time!
Sandy says
This definitely sounds like a quick good lite meak. And i love thst i could freeze it for lunch baggies.
Can’t wait to make this in my new pot.
heather dewar says
You need to fix your ingredient measurements, that’s definitely not supposed to say 1/4 cup tomato Pate. I watched the video and it looked like you put in 1/4 tablespoon. I messed the recipe up because you put 1/4 cup, which is way too much.
Allyson says
Hi Heather- The recipe does call for 1/4 cup tomato paste which is the right measurement. As you can see from all the other comments, people have made this successfully. What you see in the video is the sriracha in such a small amount being put into the sauce. Not sure what happened, but I apologize it didn’t turn out to your liking!
Nancy says
It came out fantastic. Loved the sauce! I added 2 teaspoons of black bean paste and used dark soy which adds a rich hint of molasses. I tosasted sliced almonds for the top and added carrot shred. My brother said this was one of my best meals! I’m definitely saving this recipe!
Allyson says
I am so happy you loved it!
Angela says
I own an 8 quart IP. I have gotten a burn notice, in other recipes, that don’t have a high enough liquid content. How does this recipe hold up in that department? Allyson, I would love to hear feedback from you or anyone who has made this using an 8 quart!
Allyson says
You might need to add a little more liquid for the 8qt, but I haven’t had an issue.
Meghan says
I loved this! My entire family gobbled it up. My boys aren’t sauce fans, so I just gave them the chicken after it was shredded. We had it in lettuce wraps with rice and cashews. This will be made regularly in my house!
Taylor says
Can I make this without an instant pot?
Allyson says
Yes! You can also make it in the slow cooker! Here are the directions!
Sara says
Hi, making this tonight but I only have tenderloins. Would I need to adjust cooking time?
Allyson says
You could probably reduce the cooking time to 6-7 minutes if the tenderloins are a lot smaller than traditional chicken breast. If you overcook they will be dry. Good luck and let me know how it goes!