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Quick, easy, and delicious Chinese black pepper chicken made in the Instant Pot®. Just like takeout. Pressure cooking time is just 4 minutes for either fresh or frozen cut-up chicken pieces. I use Foster Farms® frozen chicken pieces I get in a bag at Costco. I’ve experimented with the timing many, many times and 4 minutes is just right. Just follow my directions below. Serve with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 stalks celery, sliced, or more to taste
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 ½ pounds frozen cubed chicken
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
Directions
Step 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add chicken broth, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and pepper; stir to combine. Set frozen chicken on top and do not stir.
Step 2
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir to mix, then stir in sesame oil.
Step 4
Select Saute function. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add to the bubbling liquid and stir until sauce has somewhat thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Cook’s Notes:
Make sure that the frozen chicken pieces are in separate pieces, not one big frozen block You can of course also use fresh chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 349 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol98mg | 33% |
| Sodium1022mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars2g | |
| Protein37g | |
| Vitamin C5mg | 26% |
| Calcium56mg | 4% |
| Iron2mg | 10% |
| Potassium516mg | 11% |
*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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