Mind-Blowing Instant Pot Cashew Chicken Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 14ounceschicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 2tablespoonscornstarch

  • 1tablespoonsoy sauce

  • 1tablespoonmirin (Japanese sweet wine)

  • ¾cupwater

  • 2tablespoonssoy sauce

  • 2tablespoonsmirin (Japanese sweet wine)

  • 2tablespoonshoisin sauce

  • 2teaspoonssesame oil

  • 1teaspoonpeanut oil

  • ¾cupraw cashews

  • 1tablespoonwhite sesame seeds

  • 1tablespoonblack sesame seeds

  • 1tablespoonpeanut oil

  • 2cupsgreen bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1mediumonion, cut into eighths

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1(8 ounce) canbaby corn, drained and cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1(8 ounce) cansliced water chestnuts, drained

Cooking Directions

  1. Place chicken in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch; mix until each piece of chicken is well coated. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon mirin on top and stir well. Set aside.

  2. Combine water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, hoisin sauce, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.

  3. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add 1 teaspoon peanut oil, cashews, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds. Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted evenly, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic and saute until vegetables have softened and garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture and stir well to combine. Mix in soy sauce mixture, baby corn, and water chestnuts. Stir until everything is well combined.

  4. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe5
Calories379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
25%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
839mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
11%
Dietary Fiber
7g
25%
Total Sugars
11g
Protein
22g
45%
Vitamin C
50mg
56%
Calcium
73mg
6%
Iron
3mg
18%
Potassium
490mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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