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Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Instant Pot chicken and broccoli is an easy chicken stir fry that’s ready in under 20 minutes. Tender chicken and delicious broccoli are cooked with garlic, ginger, and a sweet and spicy sauce that goes well with rice or noodles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch size
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish
  • Chopped green onions to garnish

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breast pieces with salt & pepper.
  • Press the “SAUTE” setting in Instant Pot and add oil; once the oil is heated, add the chicken pieces and saute for 3-5 minutes.
  • Press the “CANCEL” button and add the remaining ingredients; garlic, ginger, chicken broth, soy sauce, sriracha, and brown sugar. Give a quick mix and cover the Instant pot with a lid and place the valve in the “sealing” position.
  • Pressure cook the chicken on “HIGH” for 3 minutes, and once the cycle is complete, “QUICK RELEASE” the valve.
  • Carefully open the lid and add brown sugar and sesame oil. Press the “SAUTE” setting and add the cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp water +½ tbsp cornstarch). Cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the broccoli florets and cover with the lid. Let it rest for 10 minutes at least.
  • Add in the sesame seeds and give a quick mix.
  • Garnish the chicken with green onions and serve the chicken over rice.

Notes

  • Cut chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. 
  • If using frozen broccoli, thaw it first. 
  • Add additional vegetables if you like. 
  • Use sesame oil instead of olive oil for a nutty flavor. 
  • If you don’t have fresh garlic or ginger, you can use powdered, but fresh is much more flavorful. 
  • For extra spice, increase the amount of sriracha and add a pinch of red pepper flakes. 
  • If you prefer a less sweet stir fry, you can reduce the amount of sugar or eliminate it. You can also use honey in place of brown sugar. 
  • If you are short on time, you can skip the step of sauteing the chicken. 
  • Make a double batch and freeze the leftovers or take them for lunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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