Instant Pot "Better Than Takeout" Chicken Lo Mein

Name: Instant Pot "Better Than Takeout" Chicken Lo Mein
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 lb spaghetti noodles, broken in half; 2 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; 1 cup carrots, matchsticks; 1 red pepper, sliced; 1/2 cup green onions, chopped; sesame seeds, optional

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings
6
Calories
275 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Instant Pot "Better Than Takeout" Chicken Lo Mein

Zara Robertson

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Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea? Try this delicious Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein recipe that is sure to satisfy your cravings. With tender chicken, savory vegetables, and flavorful noodles, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, it's made in the instant pot for a fast and convenient meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon vegetable oil *or sesame oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced *boneless chicken thighs work too
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 lb spaghetti noodles, broken in half
2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 cup carrots, matchsticks
1 red pepper, sliced
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
sesame seeds, optional

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Instructions

Add the vegetable oil, diced raw chicken, minced garlic, chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and uncooked spaghetti noodles to your instant pot. *Ensure the noodles are as submerged in the liquid as you can get them
Place lid on Instant Pot and ensure valve at top is in sealing position.
Cook manual high pressure for 4 minutes, followed by a quick release.
In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch.
Pour mixture into Instant Pot and stir to incorporate/break up pasta.
Add in the carrots and red peppers and place lid back onto Instant Pot to allow to "rest" for about 10 minutes.
Remove lid and stir in the green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve and enjoy! *You can also drizzle sriracha sauce on top if you want to add an extra kick

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 814mg (34%) Potassium 536mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 4291IU (86%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	275kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	33g	11%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	49mg	16%
Sodium	814mg	34%
Potassium	536mg	11%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	4291IU	86%
Vitamin C	35mg	39%
Calcium	32mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%