Description

Savor the bold flavors of Instant Pot General Tso Chicken. This dish features succulent chicken thighs in a savory sauce, making it a perfect quick dinner option for those craving comfort food.

Ingredients

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1 pound chicken thighs cut into 2-3 inch chunks
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 tablespoon ginger minced
6 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
6 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
red pepper flakes
sesame seeds
green onions chopped

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Instructions

Cut the chicken into 2-3 inch chunks, keeping them slightly larger for moisture.
Heat your Instant Pot by selecting Sauté, then Adjust to More. Wait until the indicator shows HOT.
Add oil to the pot, letting it heat for 1 minute before adding the chicken. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water into the pot.
Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Close the lid and set to the Poultry function for 5 minutes.
Allow a 10-minute Natural Release, then turn off the heat. Release any remaining pressure and open the lid, stirring gently.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg