Instant Pot Cashew Chicken



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Additional Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Servings:
5


Ingredients

  • 14ounceschicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2tablespoonscornstarch
  • 1tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 1tablespoonmirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • ¾cupwater
  • 2tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 2tablespoonsmirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 2tablespoonshoisin sauce
  • 2teaspoonssesame oil
  • 1teaspoonpeanut oil
  • ¾cupraw cashews
  • 1tablespoonwhite sesame seeds
  • 1tablespoonblack sesame seeds
  • 1tablespoonpeanut oil
  • 2cupsgreen bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1mediumonion, cut into eighths
  • 1clovegarlic, minced
  • 1(8 ounce) canbaby corn, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1(8 ounce) cansliced water chestnuts, drained

  • Directions

    Place chicken in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch; mix until each piece of chicken is well coated. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon mirin on top and stir well. Set aside.

    Combine water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, hoisin sauce, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.

    Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add 1 teaspoon peanut oil, cashews, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds. Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted evenly, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic and saute until vegetables have softened and garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture and stir well to combine. Mix in soy sauce mixture, baby corn, and water chestnuts. Stir until everything is well combined.

    Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

    Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and serve immediately.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    379 Calories
    19g Fat
    29g Carbs
    22g Protein

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