Instant Pot Sesame Chicken With Broccoli

Name: Instant Pot Sesame Chicken With Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

Submitted by DanaAngeloWhite

"Lean protein, fresh vegetables and a simple sauce made with pantry staples are all you need for this healthy and fast one-pot meal!"

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photo by Jonathan Melendez

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 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

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?

Janine M.
It doesn't seem that there's enough liquid for the IP to work without getting the burn notice?

alyssamwilliams