Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken
Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken is perfect to whip up when you are craving Chinese takeout!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into the electric pressure cooker EXCEPT the cornstarch and water. Stir well to mix.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Program the electric pressure cooker with the “manual” or “pressure cook” setting for 6 minutes.
- After the cooking cycle has completed, wait for the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes before doing a quick release of the remaining pressure.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the electric pressure cooker but keep warm. Press to cancel the “keep warm” setting and program to “saute.”
- Combine the cornstarch and water. Then, pour the mixture over the sauce and stir. Cook for about 2 minutes or until thickened.Return the chicken to the electric pressure cooker and toss in the sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1239mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg