Instant Pot Chicken & Broccoli
Instant Pot chicken and broccoli is a play on a classic Chinese takeout dish right at home. Featuring tender pieces of chicken breast, fresh broccoli florets, and savory sweet sauce with a hint of spice, you'll love this alternative to ordering in!
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 3 1/2 tbsp canola oil can substitute vegetable oil
For The Sauce
- scant 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 packed tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2/3 cup water divided
Instructions
- Add the liner to your Instant Pot, then add the oil and press the SAUTE button. Once the oil's hot (shimmery) add the garlic and ginger paste, stirring to incorporate. Let them saute for about 30 seconds.
- Add the thinly sliced strips of chicken to the hot oil, and let them saute for 3-4 minutes- just until golden brown around the edges, and stirring occasionally.
- Pour half of the water in, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pot, and using the back of a sturdy wooden spoon scrape up and stuck on browned bits.
- Add the lid to the pot, turning to close. Set the vent valve to the sealed position, and cook on HIGH pressure for 1 minute.
- When done cooking, carefully open the vent valve avoiding the hot steam spray, and perform a quick release. Carefully open the lid, and hit the CANCEL button.
- In a small bowl combine all of the sauce ingredients, including the remaining water. Whisk together until evenly combined and no lumps of cornstarch remain. Pour into the pot, and stir to evenly incorporate.
- Hit the SAUTE button, but this time make sure it's on low. Add the broccoli florets, stirring to incorporate. Cook, simmering the sauce and stirring occasionally, just until the sauce has reached your desired thickness.
- Press the CANCEL button to turn off the Instant Pot. Cover with the lid, and allow the chicken & broccoli to rest for 5 full minutes while the broccoli finishes steaming.
- Serve over steamed white rice or cooked lo mein noodles and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure when you hit the SAUTE button that it's on 'normal' and not high or low.
- When you deglaze the pot, make sure you scrape up any and all stuck on browned bits. Any that aren't dislodged can cause a BURN notice during cooking.
- For extra flavor, you can use chicken broth in place of the water.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can add a little extra water to thin it before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg