Instant Pot Sesame oil chicken with broccoli
This easy Instant Pot recipe for sesame oil chicken with veggies in a homemade brown soy sauce is a wonderfully delicious dish, inspired by asian traditions.
Ingredients
 | 3 pounds (5-6 pieces) of any type of chicken pieces such as thigh, leg or boneless chicken can be used. |
 | 2 cups of fresh broccoli |
 | 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds |
Spices and flavoring ingredients:
 | 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (low-sodium soy sauce if possible to control the amount of salt) |
 | 1 teaspoon of ground ginger |
 | 4 tablespoons of sesame oil |
 | 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, but you can also use garlic powder. |
 | 1 teaspoon of brown sugar |
 | 1 cup of liquid beef stock or a stock cube and water. |
 | 1 tablespoon of cornstarch |
 | 1 tablespoon of water – to mix with the cornstarch for the slurry |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this sesame oil chicken in the Instant pot
- Sauté a drizzle of sesame oil with the garlic, chicken, and ginger in the Instant Pot for a few minutes, just until fragrant.
- Make the slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until completely smooth. Set aside.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except the broccoli and slurry) to the pot.
- Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
- Natural release the pressure for 10 minutes once the timer ends, then carefully release any remaining steam.
- Stir in the broccoli and the cornstarch slurry.
- Switch to Sauté mode and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Rest on Keep Warm for 10 minutes to let everything settle and soak up flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm.
There is nothing like a good Asian takeout. Except when you are trying to eat healthier, that is.
While there are plenty of restaurants serving up delicious meals, this delicious sesame oil chicken recipe prepared in the Instant pot will give you all the flavor, without all the additives.
The traditional recipe requires a few ingredients like rice wine that may be difficult to find, but fortunately there are alternatives that are easier to find and just as delicious.
Perhaps the most mysterious part of the recipe to newer cooks is making the slurry to thicken it up. But it is just mixing a bit of cornstarch in with water and then adding it to the stew.
The recipe takes only 25 minutes to make, resulting in a tasty, flavorful meal that pairs well with rice or noodles. Light and flavorful, this easy weeknight dish is one that the whole family will love.
Cooking tips
- You use frozen chicken if you wish, as the Instant pot will naturally increase the warming up time.
- I’m using fresh broccoli and adding it into the Instant pot after the chicken, so it doesn’t overcook. If you use frozen broccoli, add it to the Instant pot at the same time as the chicken, although it may soften and disintegrate into the sauce. (It will still taste great though!)
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Instant Pot Sesame oil chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of boneless chicken (approx. 5-6 pieces)
- 2 cups of fresh broccoli
- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds for decoration
Brown sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 1 cup of beef stock
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Slurry
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of water
Instructions
- Add a little bit of the sesame oil, garlic, chicken and ginger into the instant pot and sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and the water completely to make a slurry.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (except the broccoli and slurry), and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once the countdown has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Open the Instant pot and stir in the slurry and the broccoli.
- Press the Sauté button again for 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
- Let the chicken in brown sauce rest for 10 minutes on the Keep Warm function.
- Taste to add salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Sesame oil chicken stew goes very well with pilaf rice or plain rice. (I usually have my rice cooker going at the same time.)
But it can also be served with vermicelli noodles, ramen noodles, or even egg noodles.
How to store it?
This sesame oil chicken stew should keep quite well, you can easily put aside portions in a container and put in the freezer. The broccoli may get a little mushy, but it will taste just as good. Let the dish cool, and then place in an airtight glass container.
