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Instant Pot Cashew Chicken

Fast, flavorful and perfect for a weeknight - this Instant Pot Cashew Chicken is the easiest way to skip the take out and make it yourself at home!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 442 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashew halves
  • 6 cups prepared rice for serving
  • 4 green onions white and green parts, sliced (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Lightly season the chicken with pepper. Select browning/saute to preheat the pressure cooking pot. When it’s hot, add the vegetable oil and the chicken*. Saute for about 3 minutes. 
  2. Stir in the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chili-garlic sauce. Lock the lid in place. Select high pressure for 3 minutes cook time.
  3. When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually add the slurry to the pot. Select simmer/saute and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. 
  5. Stir in the cashews and simmer for 2 minutes more.
  6. Serve over rice, if desired, and garnish with the green onions.

Notes

  • *for more color on the chicken, cook it in batches so that the chicken will brown better.
  • *for more color on the chicken, cook it in batches so that the chicken will brown better.
  • recipe source: The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook
  • recipe source: The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 766mg (32%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 442kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 766mg 32%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.