Instant Pot Sesame Chicken With Broccoli

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!"

 

• 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

1. Cut chicken into thin strips.
2. Set Instant Pot to sauté function and heat oil in the inner pot, add chicken and cook while you prepare the sauce.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. When the cook time is done quick release the pressure, then remove the lid. Set to sauté function again and bring to a simmer.
6. 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.
7. Serve with cooked brown rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
8. 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.

Reviews

[Jonathan Melendez]

Made this for dinner this past week and it was a hit. Served it over brown rice. Super tasty!