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The Easiest Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

Published: Jun 2, 2022 · Modified: Jun 13, 2023 by Lynn Polito · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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Ready in under 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken recipe will become a new family favorite dinner! Full of chicken chunks, pineapple, red bell pepper, and a tangy sauce, let the Instant Pot do that hard work for you at your next family dinner with this easy Instant Pot recipe!

An overhead shot of the Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken.

There is no easier dinner than a chop and drop kind of recipe! This Hawaiian Chicken recipe is so easy to make and it's ready in under 30 minutes. When you don't have a lot of time to cook dinner, break out your Instant Pot!

When I made this recipe for the first time, my whole family loved it! I could not believe how much flavor was in this easy meal!

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients For Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
  • Equipment You'll Need
  • Let's Make Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken!
  • Tips and Tricks
  • How To Make Hawaiian Chicken in the Slow Cooker
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Other Recipes To Try!
  • 📖 Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • It's a one pot recipe! It's a chop and drop, set it and forget it kind of recipe. Those are my favorite kind!
  • It's a fun twist on chicken dinner! I love a good chicken dinner. Chicken fajitas, chicken tetrazzini, chicken thighs, Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Pasta, and chicken legs are some of my other favorite dinners!
  • It's great for meal prep! Make a big batch of this Hawaiian chicken recipe and separate it into airtight containers to enjoy throughout the week for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients For Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

An overhead shot of the ingredients.
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts. One Pound. Boneless skinless thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.
  • Red Bell Peppers. Yellow bell peppers, orange bell peppers, or green bell peppers can be used instead.
  • Canned Pineapple Chunks. One 20 ounce can.
  • Soy sauce. Coconut aminos would work as well!
  • Barbecue sauce. Your favorite variety or your can make your own and use this 2 ingredient barbecue sauce.
  • Brown Sugar
  • Rice Vinegar. White vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be used instead.
  • Garlic powder.
  • Cornstarch. This acts as the thickening agent for the sauce.

Equipment You'll Need

  • Instant Pot. I have a 6-quart Instant Pot that I love using!
  • Knives
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Spoons
A close up of the texture of the ingredients.

Let's Make Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken!

Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces. Chop the bell pepper into bite sized pieces.

Add all the ingredients except the cornstarch to the Instant Pot. Stir all the ingredients to combine them.

Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the knob is set to the sealing position. Set the cook time to 12 minutes on high pressure. After 12 minutes of cook time, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes. After the natural release is complete, quick release any remaining pressure, and open the lid.

Take ½ cup of the sauce and place it in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl and mix well. Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the Instant Pot and set the Instant Pot to "Sauté". Cook until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Serve immediately over a bed of rice topped with green onions or sesame seeds.

The chicken and bell peppers are added to the Instant Pot
The chicken and red bell peppers are added to the Instant Pot.
The pineapple is added to the Instant Pot.
Canned pineapple is added to the Instant Pot.
The barbecue sauce and brown sugar are added to the Instant Pot.
BBQ sauce, soy sauce. brown sugar, and vinegar are added to the Instant Pot.
The chicken is mixed with the sauce.
All the ingredients are mixed together.

Tips and Tricks

  • The Instant Pot will take 5-10 minutes to come up to pressure before it will begin cooking.
  • To avoid getting the burn notice on your Instant Pot, make sure there is enough liquid in the Instant Pot so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot. Be sure to add the pineapple juice into the pot and if you still feel like there is not enough liquid, add 1 cup of chicken broth to the Instant Pot.
  • Serve this easy recipe with long grain white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice. You can make Hawaiian bbq chicken sandwiches by adding this chicken to sourdough bread or dinner rolls.
  • To make this a little spicier, add crushed red pepper flakes or a few tablespoons of sriracha to the Instant Pot.
A bowl of Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken is on the right side of the frame.

How To Make Hawaiian Chicken in the Slow Cooker

To make this recipe in the slow cooker, add all the ingredients to the slow cooker except the cornstarch. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

After the cooking time is over, take ½ cup of the sauce and place it in a bowl. Add the cornstarch and mix well. Add the sauce and cornstarch mixture back into the slow cooker and mix well. Set the slow cooker to high and allow the sauce to thicken. Serve over rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen chicken breast?

Yes! Place the whole frozen chicken into the Instant Pot with the rest of the ingredients. Increase the cooking time to 22 minutes instead of 12 minutes. When the cooking is complete, you can either chop the chicken or shred it and add it back into the sauce.

What should we do with leftovers?

Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Place any leftovers in an airtight container. When you are ready to reheat the recipe, place it in a bowl and microwave the chicken for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.

Can I use fresh pineapple instead of pineapple chunks?

Yes! If you are using fresh pineapple instead of canned pineapple, make sure to add extra liquid. Add 2 cups of chicken broth or water to the Instant Pot before cooking.

A close up of the Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken in a bowl.

Other Recipes To Try!

Did you love this Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe? If you did, don't forget to tag me on social media on Instagram or Facebook and share this recipe on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing this journey with me and enjoy these delicious recipes!

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An overhead shot of the Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken.

The Easiest Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken

Ready in under 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken recipe will become a new family favorite dinner! Full of chicken chunks, pineapple, red bell pepper, and a tangy sauce, let the Instant Pot do that hard work for you at your next family dinner with this easy Instant Pot recipe!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Knives
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Diced
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers Diced
  • 20 ounce Chunked Pineapple Canned
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Barbecue Sauce Your Favorite Variety
  • ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch

Instructions

  • Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces. Chop the bell pepper into bite sized pieces.
  • Add all the ingredients except the cornstarch to the Instant Pot. Stir all the ingredients to combine them.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the knob is set to the sealing position. Set the cook time to 12 minutes on high pressure. 
  • After 12 minutes of cook time, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes. After the natural release is complete, quick release any remaining pressure, and open the lid.
  • Take ½ cup of the sauce and place it in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the bowl and mix well. 
  • Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the Instant Pot and set the Instant Pot to "Sauté". Cook until the sauce has thickened to your liking. Serve immediately over a bed of rice topped with green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • The Instant Pot will take 5-10 minutes to come up to pressure before it will begin cooking.
  • Serve this easy recipe with long grain white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice. You can make Hawaiian bbq chicken sandwiches by adding this chicken to sourdough bread or dinner rolls.
  • To make this a little spicier, add crushed red pepper flakes or a few tablespoons of sriracha to the Instant Pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1588mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 2048IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
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