Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken

lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs)

salt and black pepper (to taste)

low sodium soy sauce (or can use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten free or paleo)

honey (use low carb sweetener as needed)

rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for paleo)

Mirin (or dry sherry (optional))

toasted sesame oil

garlic cloves (minced)

freshly grated or minced ginger

dark soy sauce (optional for darker carmelized color)

red pepper chili flakes or sriracha (optional for an extra kick of heat)

corn starch (or arrowroot/tapioca starch for paleo)

cold water

For garnish: sliced green onions (sesame seeds)

For lunch bowls: cooked rice (quinoa or noodles, cooked shelled edamame beans,)