INSTANT POT SESAME CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

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Lean protein, fresh vegetables and a simple sauce made with pantry staples are all you need for this healthy and fast one-pot meal!

Provided by DanaAngeloWhite

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.7, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 530.3, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 44.5

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