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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

30 min4 servings🍳 1 pan + instant potPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$13.00560 cal · 44g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1½ lb
  • soy sauce½ cup
  • honey⅓ cup
  • garlic3 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tsp
  • rice vinegar1 tbsp
  • cornstarch3 tbsp
  • sesame oil2 tsp
  • sesame seeds1 tbsp
  • frozen broccoli florets12 oz
  • jasmine rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup water in the Instant Pot. Add the chicken cut into 1-inch pieces and stir.

  2. 2

    Cook on HIGH pressure for 3 minutes, let it release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest. Steam the broccoli and cook the rice meanwhile.

  3. 3

    Switch to Sauté. Stir the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water, add it to the pot, and simmer 1-2 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil and sesame seeds.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice with the broccoli on the side.

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