Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
317 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
Description
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice combines diced chicken breast with long grain rice, frozen peas and carrots, minced garlic, and chicken broth cooked under high pressure for a short period. The process starts by scrambling eggs in the pot, then removing them before adding broth and ingredients to avoid sticking. Cooking under pressure ensures the rice cooks thoroughly while the chicken becomes tender. Soy sauce stirred in at the end adds savory depth, and scrambled eggs reincorporated give a classic fried rice texture.
The dish balances protein, vegetables, and starch through a one-pot method that simplifies traditional stir-fry techniques without sacrificing flavor. The green onions garnish adds freshness and a mild onion bite to finish the dish.
Serving this fried rice makes an easy, flavorful meal suitable for busy days, combining familiar fried rice flavors with the convenience of pressure cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 egg whisked
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, diced
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups pea frozen
- 2 cups carrot frozen
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice *rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- green onions optional
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to saute and heat the vegetable oil.
- Add in the eggs and push them around to scramble and fully cook.
- Remove eggs from Instant Pot and set aside.
- Turn off saute function and pour in the chicken broth.
- Use a spatulato fully remove any cooked on egg from the pot. *be sure to remove it all to avoid burn notice
- Add in the garlic, diced chicken, peas/carrots, and rice.
- Ensure the rice is as submerged in the broth and you can get it, but do not stir.
- Place lid on top securely and move valve to sealed position.
- Cook on manual, high pressure for 3 minutes, followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release.
- Move valve to release any additional pressure.
- Once pin drops, remove lid and stir.
- Add in the soy sauce and eggs.
- Stir and garnish with green onion if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4534IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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