Description
This Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that can be ready in no time. Tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce come together perfectly in this easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 pound (450 g) chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound (450 g) broccoli
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) water or beef stock
For the Slurry and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for the slurry
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Instant Pot: In the Instant Pot, combine chicken, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Cook: Close the lid, set to high pressure for 3 minutes. Release pressure manually.
- Thicken Sauce: Switch to ‘saute’, add cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in broccoli, cover, and let it steam for a few minutes.
- Serve: Serve over rice, garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can adjust the sauce ingredients to suit your taste preference.
- For added flavor, include oyster sauce and hoisin sauce.
- If using dried ground ginger, adjust quantity accordingly.
- This recipe is easily scalable for larger servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
