Instant Pot Sesame Chicken With Broccoli
"Lean protein, fresh vegetables and a simple sauce made with pantry staples are all you need for this healthy and fast one-pot meal!"
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 4 cups cooked brown rice
directions
- Cut chicken into thin strips.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté function and heat oil in the inner pot, add chicken and cook while you prepare the sauce.
- In a small bowl whisk sesame oil, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Add sauce to the pot and stir to coat the chicken.
- Cover and lock the lid in place. Set to manual on high pressure for 4 minutes. Mix orange juice and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- When the cook time is done quick release the pressure, then remove the lid. Set to sauté function again and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture, then add the broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes more until the sauce is thickened and the broccoli is slightly tender.
- Serve with cooked brown rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serves: 4 (includes rice); Calories: 574; Total Fat: 14 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Total Carbohydrate: 67 grams; Sugars: 13 grams; Protein: 43 grams; Sodium: 619 milligrams; Cholesterol: 109 milligrams; Fiber: 6 grams.
Questions & Replies
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I'm curious why this is an InstantPot recipe. Couldn't this chicken be made just as quickly in a wok or frying pan on the stove? Chicken strips and broccoli both cook very quickly. What is the advantage of using an InstantPot in this instance?
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It doesn't seem that there's enough liquid for the IP to work without getting the burn notice?
Reviews
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Made this for dinner this past week and it was a hit. Served it over brown rice. Super tasty!
