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Chinese Chicken With Sauce
(Prep + Cook Time: 31 minutes | Serves: 6)
Calories:- 772, Carbs:- 95g, Protein:- 40.3g, Fat:- 25.6g, Sugar:- 20.1g, Sodium:- 1100mg, Fiber:- 3.5g

Servings: 6

Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • subheading: For Sauce:
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger; grated
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes; crushed
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves; minced
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  • subheading: For Chicken:
  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless; skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper; seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 dried red chili peppers
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil; divided
  • 1 zucchini; chopped
  • ⅔ cup roasted peanuts
  • 3 tbsp. water
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch; divided
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste
Steps
  1. For sauce: in а bowl, add all the ingredients and beat until well combined. Keep aside.
  2. In а large bowl, add the chicken,1 tbsp. of cornstarch, salt and black pepper and toss to coat well.
  3. Place 2 tbsp. of the oil in the Instant Pot and select *Sauté*.
  4. Then add the  Add chicken and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side
  5. Select the *Cancel* and place the sauce on top of chicken.
  6. Secure the lid and place the pressure valve to *Seal Position*.  Select *Manual* and cook under *High Pressure* for about 3 minutes.  Select the *Cancel* and carefully do а *Natural Release* for about 5 minutes and then do а *Quick Release*.
  7. Remove the lid and transfer chicken into а bowl.
  8. Place remaining oil in the Instant Pot and select *Sauté*  Add the zucchini, bell peppers and dried red chilies and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until tender.
  9. Meanwhile; in а small bowl, dissolve remaining corn starch in water.  In the pot, add the corn starch mixture and stir to combine.
  10. Add the cooked chicken and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Select the *Cancel* and serve over the rice.
Notes
  • Note For Storing: Transfer the chicken mixture into а large bowl and keep aside to cool completely  Divide the mixture and cooked rice into 6 containers evenly.  Cover the containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.  Reheat in the microwave before serving.
  • Robbins, Lauren. The Complete Meal Prep Instant Pot Cookbook for Beginners: Tasty, Healthy and Delicious Instant Pot Recipes for Rapid Weight Loss, Heal Your Body And Upgrade Your Lifestyle . Kindle Edition.
 

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