Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Stew

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Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Stew

Make this Spicy Hot Xinjiang Classic Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Stew (Dapanji or Big Plate Chicken; Chinese: 大盤鷄)! Comforting, flavorful, tender pressure cooker chicken & potatoes - so simple yet delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.5 pound (736g) chicken quarters , cut into pieces
  • 2 (500g) potato cut into large chunks, medium
  • 1 (200g) onion , roughly chopped
  • 6 (20g) garlic crushed, cloves
  • 1.5 tablespoon (22.5g) tomato paste
  • ½ cup (125ml) chicken stock unsalted
  • 1 (0.2g) bay leaf
  • 6 (3g) dried red chili pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoon (4g) Sichuan peppercorn Chinese: 花椒
  • Half (2g) cinnamon stick
  • 1 (1g) star anise
  • 2 tablespoons (36g) chili bean sauce doubanjiang, Chinese: 豆瓣酱
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) sugar
  • 1 (100 - 200g) green bell pepper or and red bell pepper

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce regular
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice wine

Thickener

  • 2 tablespoons (18g) cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) water

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken: Chop 1.5 - 2 lb chicken leg quarters into smaller pieces. In a mixing bowl, marinate chicken with 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce and 1 tbsp (15ml) rice wine for at least half an hour to up to 8 hours.
  2. Toast Spices: Add 1 tbsp (15ml) peanut oil and 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil in Instant Pot. Place 1 bay leaf, 6 dried red pepper, 1.5 tsp (4g) Sichuan pepper, half (2g) cinnamon stick, and 1 (1g) star anise in Instant Pot. Heat them up using the "Sauté More" function for roughly 3 minutes. The spices will slowly release their aroma.
  3. Saute Onion and Garlic: Once the spices are fragrant and the oil starts to smoke, add in chopped onion and 6 crushed garlic cloves. Saute for roughly 2 minutes.
  4. Saute Ingredients with Chili Bean Sauce: Add in marinated chicken and all the leftover marinade. Add in 2 tbsp (36g) chili bean sauce, 1.5 tbsp (22.5g) tomato paste, and 1 tsp (5g) sugar. Saute for roughly 3 minutes.*Pro Tip: If your Instant Pot is extra sensitive to the burn error, layer the tomato paste (without mixing it in) on top of everything right before pressure cooking.
  5. Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour in ½ cup (125ml) unsalted chicken stock, then completely deglaze the bottom of the pot with wooden spoon.
  6. Pressure Cook Chinese Chicken Stew: Add in potato chunks. Close the lid and turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 3 minutes, then 10 minutes Natural Release. Remove the lid carefully.
  7. Cook Bell Pepper: Add in 1 (100g - 200g) green or/and red bell pepper. Bring the Instant Pot to a boil using the "Saute Normal" function. Let the bell peppers cook for roughly 1 minute.
  8. Thicken and Season Sauce: If you find the sauce too watery, you can thicken the sauce - mix 2 tbsp (18g) cornstarch with 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water in a small mixing bowl. Then, add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the sauce until desired thickness (you don’t have to use all the thickener. Use according to your preferences). Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if desired.
  9. Serve Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Stew: Your deliciously spicy Chinese Chicken Stew (Dapanji) is ready to be served. Serve the Chinese Instant Pot Chicken Stew on a large tray, mixing bowl, or a large plate. Enjoy!~ :)
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Notes

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 688mg (29%) Potassium 1090mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1380IU (28%) Vitamin C 69.8mg (78%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 5.9mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 688mg 29%
Potassium 1090mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1380IU 28%
Vitamin C 69.8mg 78%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 5.9mg 33%

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

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