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Instant Pot Cashew Chicken

Instant Pot Cashew Chicken

This delicious Instant Pot Cashew Chicken is a quick and easy meal packed with flavor and healthy ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.33 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons white rice vinegar
  • 1.5 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large red peppers (diced)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 cup raw (whole cashews)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • First, prepare stir fry sauce. In a medium bowl, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and white rice vinegar. Set aside.
  • Next, prepare chicken breast by slicing into 1-inch chunks.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot's sauté feature. Heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • When olive oil is fragrant, add diced chicken breast and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to brown.
  • Turn off the sauté feature and add stir fry sauce. Toss.
  • Cover Instant Pot and turn the valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare vegetables. Dice 2 large red peppers and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
  • Next, prepare a slurry. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Once the Instant Pot beeps, quick release to release the steam that has built up.
  • Remove top and add chopped veggies, the slurry, and raw cashews to the Instant Pot and toss everything together.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot's sauté feature and cook for around 3 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  • Turn off the sauté feature and immediately cover the Instant Pot for around 5 minutes to let the veggies steam and fully cook.
  • Remove lid and assess how cooked the veggies are. If they need to continue cooking, put the top back on to continue steaming. Remember, no one likes overcooked veggies!
  • Serve over your favorite grain.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables or adjust sweetness to taste.