A classic takeout favorite made at home in your Instant Pot. This recipe uses chicken breast to keep it on the lean side, but the chicken is tenderized to maintain a velvety texture. Serve over white rice.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 cups green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, cut into eighths
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can baby corn, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
Directions
Step 1
Place chicken in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch; mix until each piece of chicken is well coated. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon mirin on top and stir well. Set aside.
Step 2
Combine water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, hoisin sauce, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
Step 3
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add 1 teaspoon peanut oil, cashews, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds. Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted evenly, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic and saute until vegetables have softened and garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture and stir well to combine. Mix in soy sauce mixture, baby corn, and water chestnuts. Stir until everything is well combined.
Step 4
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 5
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 379 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 25% |
Saturated Fat4g | 19% |
Cholesterol45mg | 15% |
Sodium839mg | 36% |
Total Carbohydrate29g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 25% |
Total Sugars11g | |
Protein22g | |
Vitamin C50mg | 252% |
Calcium73mg | 6% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium490mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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