Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 (16 ounce) package chicken breast tenderloins

cut into bite-size pieces

1 egg

beaten

½ cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 clove garlic

minced

½ teaspoon ginger paste

¼ cup chicken broth

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Whisk together soy sauce rice vinegar honey brown sugar tomato paste sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set sauce aside.

Step 2

Place egg in a shallow bowl. Place cornstarch in a second shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in egg coat in cornstarch then place on a plate.

Step 3

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and heat for about 1 minute. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until crisp about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.

Step 4

Stir sesame seeds garlic and ginger paste into the pot. Whisk in chicken broth and the reserved sauce until combined; cook for 2 minutes. Press Cancel button. Add chicken to the pot and stir to coat.

Step 5

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 6

Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Stir the chicken.

Step 7

Select Saute function again and cook until sauce has thickened about 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 652.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 56g 112%

Carbohydrates: 51.9g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 17g

Fat: 23.8g 37%

Saturated Fat: 4.7g 24%

Cholesterol: 230.3mg 77%

Vitamin A Iu: 906.7IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 34.3mg 264%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 72%

Vitamin C: 3.5mg 6%

Folate: 28.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 100.2mg 10%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 81.1mg 29%

Potassium: 649.5mg 18%

Sodium: 901.2mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 214.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.