Delicious and Easy Instant Pot Cashew Chicken Recipe

This Instant Pot Cashew Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a savory sauce. With the help of the Instant Pot, this dish comes together in no time. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the flavors marry together beautifully. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the vegetable oil.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
5. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
6. Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release of the pressure and carefully remove the lid.
7. Stir in the cashews and cook on sauté mode for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Serve the cashew chicken over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sliced scallions.

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