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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

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 Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

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INSTANT POT TERIYAKI CHICKEN

This is a family pleasing meal that’s super easy to throw together on a busy night. Using an oven safe bowl and rack, you can make this instant pot teriyaki chicken even easier with the pot in pot method! Say what?! Cook your chicken AND rice at the same time in the same pot?! You betcha!

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

While my hubby and I like spicy food, the kids don’t prefer to have red chili flakes added on their instant pot teriyaki chicken. So that’s completely optional depending on your preference! Did I mention this is also gluten and soy free too? You can use soy sauce, if you prefer, but I find the coconut aminos taste amazing with the other flavors!

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

ACCESSORIES FOR POT IN POT COOKING

                    

Stainless steel rack and an oven safe bowl (do not use lid on the bowl). Silicone mitts to remove the hot bowl.

PREPARE THE TERIYAKI CHICKEN MIXTURE

Place all ingredients except for tapioca starch (or cornstarch) into the pot. Stir well and place the rack in pot.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

PREPARE THE RICE FOR POT IN POT COOKING

Rinse the rice in a strainer.

Instant Pot Steamer Basket

Place drained rice in an oven safe bowl that will fit inside on the rack. Add water and stir.

Instant Pot in Pot Method

TIME TO COOK

Place lid on Instant Pot, turn knob to sealing.  Pressure cook on high for 12 minutes with a 1o minute natural pressure release. Quick release any remaining pressure. Open lid and marvel at the pot in pot success!

Instant Pot Pot in Pot Method

REMOVE ITEMS TO MAKE SAUCE

Remove glass bowl and set aside to cool. I like to use silicone oven mitts that are easy to wash.

 

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

Remove rack and place in sink to wash later. No time for dishes now. Place chicken on a plate and cover with Instant Pot lid to keep warm. Reserve sauce in the pot.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

MAKING THE SLURRY

Measure out the tapioca starch (also known as Tapioca Flour) or your cornstarch, if using instead. Add 1-2 tsp of chicken sauce to the starch to create a slurry. Whisk until blended and lumps are gone.

Tapioca Flour

Push cancel button. Select saute mode on Instant Pot.

Slowly pour the starch slurry into the pot while whisking quickly. Continue whisking until the sauce comes to a boil. Turn off heat. Sauce will continue to thicken up.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

TIME TO EAT!

Serve teriyaki sauce with the chicken over rice. Sprinkle red chili pepper flakes if you like a little spice!

Steamed broccoli is a perfect pairing for this meal!

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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

This easy and tasty dinner can be cooked with chicken AND rice together in 1 pot using the Pot-in-Pot method!

Course Dinner
Keyword Instant Pot, Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6
Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos (soy sauce alternative) can use low sodium soy sauce instead
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced/grated
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced (or 3-4 cloves)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch or corn starch
  • chili pepper flakes optional

For cooking the rice with the pot-in-pot method, you'll also need the following:

7 cup oven safe bowl (pyrex bowl works great)

2.5" tall stainless steel rack

Rice

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

Chicken and sauce

  1. Place chicken thighs in the pot. Add honey, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), apple cider vinegar, ginger, garlic and pepper. Stir to combine.

  2. Place stainless steel rack in the middle of the pot, standing amidst the chicken.

Rice

  1. In oven safe bowl to be used in the pot, add rice and water. Stir.

  2. Place rice bowl on rack inside pot. Close lid and turn knob to sealing.

  3. Pressure cook on HIGH for 12 minutes. Allow 10 min to natural pressure release. Quick release any remaining pressure.

  4. Using oven oven mitts, remove the rice bowl and set aside to cool. Remove rack and place in the sink.

  5. Remove chicken thighs onto plate and cover with the lid, reserving the sauce in the pot.

  6. In a small bowl, add tapioca starch (or corn starch). Add approx 2 tsp of sauce from pot and whisk into the starch, creating a slurry. Continue to whisk until all lumps are gone and mixture is smooth.

  7. Push Cancel button. Push Saute Mode. Add starch slurry into the chicken sauce while whisking quickly. The sauce will thicken once a boil has been reached. Turn off Instant Pot.

  8. Combine chicken with the sauce. Serve over rice with a sprinkle of red chili pepper flakes, if you like things spicy. This meal pairs perfectly with steamed broccoli.

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Tuna Fish and Peas

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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Tuna Fish and Peas

Instant Pot macaroni and cheese used to be a staple every Sunday after church, before we discovered that dairy and gluten were bothering some tummies in our family. We usually add some type of veggies with the noodles. One of my favorite ways to eat Instant Pot macaroni and cheese is with tuna fish and peas.

I hate peas, but somehow I love the canned peas in this Instant Pot macaroni. Who knew?! The kids LOVE when I make the macaroni more fun with bow tie pasta.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE MAKING MACARONI IN THE INSTANT POT

  • Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Tuna Fish and peas is quick to throw together. Food prep time is however long to open a box and some cans.
  • It’s easy and usually always have all of the ingredients on hand. Simple pantry staple meal.
  • No babysitting a pot of boiling starchy water.
  • No draining water and having 1 less dish to wash.
  • You can adapt this recipe to any type of flavor macaroni and cheese you prefer

Bowtie Macaroni and cheese pasta with tuna fish and peas in a red bowl.

Below is our original Instant Pot macaroni and cheese with tuna fish and peas, but I’m working on a gluten and dairy version too!  I hope it turns out so that I can share that one as well! Fingers crossed! I know my kids would love to have mac n’ cheese again!

PS. My hubby LOVES to add Chili Lime Cholula hot sauce to his bowl of Instant Pot macaroni and cheese with tuna fish and peas. He’s a spicy addict.

Bowtie Macaroni and cheese pasta with tuna fish and peas in a red bowl.
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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Tuna Fish and Peas

My family is always hangry after church. Mac and cheese is the favorite quick solution. Macaroni and cheese with tuna fish and peas is always sung with its own little tune because it rhymes and makes the kids giggle.

Course Dinner, Instant Pot, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Pressure Building 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 16 oz pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cans of tuna fish drained
  • 14.5 oz canned peas drained
  • milk to desired consistency (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 large handfuls of shredded cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add 4 cups water, pasta and butter to pot. Stir mixture.

  2. Place lid on pot, making sure the sealing ring is secure. Pressure Cook for 4 minutes on high. Quick release immediately when cooking time is done.

  3. Add tuna fish (drained), canned peas (drained), cheese and stir. The cheese will melt from the heat of the noodles. Stir in milk and continue to add milk until desired creamy consistency.

  4. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

Lime Cholula hot sauce tastes amazing with this if you want to make it spicy!

Instant Pot Gluten Free Ramen

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Instant Pot Gluten Free Ramen

USING LEFTOVERS TO MAKE INSTANT POT GLUTEN FREE RAMEN

This Instant Pot gluten free ramen was something I improvised and created in just 30 minutes! I needed to throw together a quick hot meal to feed my hungry crew after a day playing in the snow and sandwiches just weren’t going to do.

We had lots of odd leftovers and produce that needed to be used up in the fridge before they went to waste. All of the veggies ended up coming together and pairing so well with each other. We love this gluten free ramen so much, that I decided to document it and make it part of our meatless meal rotation! Especially after my 5 yr old told me that I’m the best mommy ever for making this soup.

Instant Pot Gluten Free Ramen

30 MINUTES FROM START TO EATING INSTANT POT RAMEN

Feel free to use any veggies you have on hand whether frozen or fresh to help you create your own ‘dump and go’ meal like this! Really, most veggies would taste amazing with this broth base. This Instant Pot gluten free ramen soup took only 30 minutes from start to finish to cook using the saute mode (no pressure cooking). I made this soup in my 8qt so if using a 6qt, divide the recipe in half. Or cook on your stove top in a big soup pot.

We love being able to eat ramen again by using gluten free rice ramen noodles. We use the Lotus brand that we can find at Costco. Use your own favorite ramen noodles if you are not gluten free. Our family of 6 ate almost the entire batch of soup for our late lunch (hence why I always use my 8qt to make batches of soup).

PS. Don’t skip the sesame oil, it’s definitely a major flavor component for this Instant Pot ramen!

Instant Pot Gluten Free Ramen

Instant Pot Ramen Noodles in a bowl
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Instant Pot Gluten Free Ramen

Super easy, quick to make and use whatever vegetables you have on hand! Note that the recipe amounts are for an 8qt size. Divide in half if using a 6qt or cook full recipe on stove in a large stock pot.

Keyword Instant Pot, Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
  • 12 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 cup carrots (diced or julienned)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 12 drops fish sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced (or 2 cloves)
  • 1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
  • 3 gluten free rice noodle ramen cakes (we like Lotus brand)
  • sprinkle chili pepper flakes

Instructions

*Note that this is an 8qt recipe. Divide in half if using a 6qt or cook on your stove using a large stock pot. This meal is cooked using saute mode (not pressure cook).

  1. Push saute mode and adjust until setting is on the MORE or hottest saute temp. Wait until the screen reads HOT.

  2. Add oil and onion. Saute until onion is translucent.

  3. Add remaining ingredients except rice ramen and chili flakes. Stir and cook until soup reaches a boil.

  4. Turn off heat by pressing cancel. Add rice cakes and let sit for 2-3 minutes. They cook quickly. Afterwards, carefully separate the noodles using a fork. Stir to combine.

  5. Serve with chili peppers on top if you like spicy ramen.

Perfect Bread Machine Gluten Free Bread

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Bread machine gluten free bread

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This perfect bread machine gluten free bread is our family’s newest miracle in living a gluten free lifestyle. It is delicious and as my hubby said,”it tastes just like regular homemade bread”. Which, for those who are familiar with gluten free products, is saying something! The texture is perfect and springy, like regular bread. This gluten free bread is not dry in the slightest. It’s perfectly soft and chewy inside with a firm crust.

WHY MAKING BREAD MACHINE GLUTEN FREE BREAD IS AMAZING

  • Not much is better than the smell of homemade bread going through the house. This bread smells just like regular bread, making your mouth water even before it’s done cooking.
  • It’s so much cheaper to make your own perfect bread machine gluten free bread!
  • The taste, the texture and satisfaction of amazing gluten free bread.
  • Gluten free dough is super sticky and hard to hold its shape. The bread machine makes the perfect gluten free bread without having to touch the dough or worry about the shape.
  • The bread machine mixes, sets timed rises and bakes, all in one machine! No having to set timers and rememebering to check the dough.
  • You don’t have to worry about being ready to take it out immediately upon completion. The bread machine goes straight to keep warm mode!
  • Clean up couldn’t be easier. Just clean the pan and paddle, which take me aprox 3 minutes or less.
  • No heating up the house in the summer to use the oven to cook bread. Especially helpful if you live in places like Arizona (like we used to) and you avoid all oven baked type meals for 6 months of the year.

Buying a loaf of gluten free bread feels like it costs as much as a car payment each month. Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating a tad, but it sure feels like a crazy amount to spend a loaf of bread! With my 4 children, we go through 2 loaves per week just on bread for sandwiches for school lunches, easily costing at least $12 per week on bread that is just ok tasting and somewhat dry. We were eating those storebought loaves for several months until this recipe was born!

Bread machine gluten free bread

My desire to ditch the store bought/gluten free bread for something that tasted far better, sent me on a mission to make good bread.  But there was no way that I had time to make bread every few days by hand.

Enter my holiday shopping during Black Friday and a wishful window shopping trip through Williams Sonoma. I saw this little bread machine and was floored not only by its compact size but I was pleased to see the almost normal sandwich sized loaf pan. Expecting it to be $300, I walked by but the store attendant approached me and so I decided to ask the price. I was thrilled to see that it was under $100! After some thought, I decided to wait on it.

After I got home, I couldn’t get the bread machine out of my head so I checked on amazon to see if it was availabe there. It was! And for a little bit cheaper. I bought it in a heart beat, when I saw that it had a gluten free bread option.

Bread machine gluten free bread

As soon as my bread machine arrived in the mail, I wanted to bake a loaf of bread right away. The user manual has a gluten free recipe listed in it. I didn’t have 2 of the ingredients listed and I also wanted to make it refined sugar and dairy free.

I tweaked the recipe with my needed modifications and the result was a house filling with the aroma of fresh bread baking and a deliciously soft, perfectly elastic bread texture with a flavor that could rival traditional bread. The only problem we have with making the perfect bread machine gluten free bread, is that now we want to gobble up each fresh loaf right away instead of keeping some for sandwiches the next day.

Bread machine gluten free bread

I just love how easy it is to make! Best of all, no handling of the sticky dough or trying to shape it and hope that it rises properly. This recipe really is so simple! Just dump in the order listed and push start.The bread loaf slips out of the pan effortlessly after baking onto the cooling rack.

I will mention that this gluten free bread loaf size only comes in the 1.5lb option instead of the bigger 2lb loaf. Which is kinda annoying, and I was able to 1.25x my recipe to make it into a 2lb loaf size, but the top sunk because it couldn’t handle that big of a rise. And I had to babysit the mixing process, helping the paddle mix the dough with my spatula turning the batter over on the top towards the bottom.

So for the no fail recipe, I offer the 1.5lb loaf size for now.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BREAD MACHINE GLUTEN FREE BREAD

  1. Bread machine. This is the compact model that we own and love. It’s so small, it fits inside my cereal cupboard!
  2. Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  3. Oil or butter
  4. Honey or sugar
  5. Active dry yeast
  6. Eggs
  7. Salt
  8. Cooling rack.

 

 

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT BREAD MACHINE GLUTEN FREE BREAD

  1. Add ingredients in order listed and secure loaf pan in bread machine.
    Gluten free flour in bread machine
  2. Select gluten free mode and push start. The kneading process will start.

Gluten free dough in bread machine

3. After the kneading process, there will be one rise for the dough. Then it bakes the bread.

Bread machine gluten free bread

4. After baking is done, remove the pan onto a cooling rack and slide bread out. After it cools for 20 minutes, remove the paddle.

Bread machine gluten free bread

5. After it’s cooled, slice and enjoy! This bread also toasts perfectly. We haven’t tried freezing it yet to see how that fares as we’ve always eaten through the loaf too quickly.

Bread machine gluten free bread

FAVORITE WAY TO STORE GLUTEN FREE BREAD

We have recently discovered the realm of wax food wraps. We bought some from Trader Joe’s and not only does it work from preventing my bread from getting stale (which happens easily with gluten free bread), it also softens the crust just a little, making it easier to eat. Here’s how it works.

  1. Place bread in middle of a large wrap.

Bread machine gluten free bread with wax food wrapper

2. Fold up one corner toward the center of loaf.

Bread machine gluten free bread with wax food wrapper

3. Continue bringing each corner to the center, tucking in the sides like you would wrapping a present.

Bread machine gluten free bread with wax food wrapper

4. Press down on the last corner flap and pinch edges until it sticks to itself and stays in place.

Bread machine gluten free bread with wax food wrapper

That’s it! Super easy to use and clean (just use hot water). I love that by using this eco friendly wax wraps, we are reducing the amount of plastic used in our home. Plus, my kids always have a hard time sealing up bread bag  with ties anyway.

Bread machine gluten free bread
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Perfect Bread Machine Gluten Free Bread

So easy to make bread machine and so delicious that you wouldn't believe it's gluten free!

Course bread, Healthy Eats, sides
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup oil or 4 tbsp dairy free butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp honey or sugar
  • 3 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients, in the order listed, into the bread machine loaf pan (make sure kneading paddle is in the pan).

  2. Place pan in bread machine and select gluten free program, then start. After 3-5 minutes of kneading, gently scrape down the dry ingredients stuck on the sides of the pan with a spatula.

  3. The bread machine will take care of the rest including the rise and baking. It will beep when done, about 2 hours15 minutes from the start.