4.7 from 18 votes
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
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
442 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth reduced-sodium
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water cold
- 1/2 cup cashew roasted, halves
- 6 cups rice for serving, prepared
- 4 green onions white and green parts, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
- 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.
- Stir in the cashews and simmer for 2 minutes more.
- Serve over rice, if desired, and garnish with the green onions.
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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
(35%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
766mg
(32%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
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.