Instant Pot® Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery

Name: Instant Pot® Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 stalks celery, sliced, or more to taste; ¾ cup chicken broth; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 ½ pounds frozen cubed chicken; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons water; 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

by Elliot Leroy 1 year ago

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25 minutes

349.1 kcal

8.1 g carbs

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Description

Quick, easy, and delicious Chinese black pepper chicken made in the Instant Pot®. Just like takeout. Pressure cooking time is just 4 minutes for either fresh or frozen cut-up chicken pieces. I use Foster Farms® frozen chicken pieces I get in a bag at Costco. I've experimented with the timing many, many times and 4 minutes is just right. Just follow my directions below. Serve with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 stalks celery, sliced, or more to taste
¾ cup chicken broth
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 ½ pounds frozen cubed chicken
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons water
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add chicken broth, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and pepper; stir to combine. Set frozen chicken on top and do not stir.
2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir to mix, then stir in sesame oil.
4. Select Saute function. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add to the bubbling liquid and stir until sauce has somewhat thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 4 servings

calories: 349.1 kcal

carbohydrates: 8.1 g

protein: 37.4 g

saturated fat: 3.1 g

cholesterol: 98 mg

sodium: 1021.5 mg

fiber: 1.5 g

sugar: 2.4 g