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Instant Pot Chinese Sesame Chicken
Perfect Instant Pot Chinese Sesame Chicken, is a quick and flavorful dish with tender chicken that is cooked in a sticky-sweet sauce and a little kick! The Instant Pot can make this family friendly meal in a fraction of the time!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 346 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 - 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 3 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes, and toss the cubes with cornstarch to coat. Prepare all the herbs and vegetables.
- Set the Instant Pot on Sauté. Pour in the sesame oil. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the chicken pieces. Stir and brown for 3-5 minutes, until the chicken pieces are golden on most sides. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a metal spatula to make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom. (This can cause the "Burn Notice" on your IP.)
- Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, sherry, chili garlic sauce, and 2 tablespoons water to the Instant Pot. Stir well to coat the chicken.
- Cover and seal the pot. Set on Pressure Cook High for 3 minutes. Turn off the pressure cooker, and perform a Quick Release. Once the steam valve button drops, and it is safe to open, remove the lid. Stir the sesame chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve warm with rice, quinoa, or with steamed vegetables.
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Notes
- Instant Pot Issues: Electric Pressure cookers get a little touchy when there are bits of flour or cornstarch stuck to the bottom of the pot. This can set off the "Burn Notice" which stops the cooking process. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot after searing the chicken, so the IP will cook all the way through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6ounces
Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
655mg
(27%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
13.9mg
(15%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6ounces | |
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 655mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.