Delicious Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a mix of savory vegetables in a flavorful soy sauce-based sauce. Using the Instant Pot cuts down on cooking time, making this a convenient meal option for busy evenings.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 cups white rice, uncooked
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Press the 'Saute' button on the Instant Pot and add a bit of oil. Cook the diced chicken until browned, then remove from the pot.
2. Add a bit more oil to the pot and saute the onion, garlic, and mixed vegetables until soft.
3. Push the vegetables to one side and crack the eggs into the pot. Scramble them until cooked through.
4. Add the rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine everything.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and give everything a good stir. Close the lid, set the vent to 'sealing,' and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
6. Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release of the pressure. Stir the fried rice to fluff it up and mix everything together.
7. Serve the Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice hot, garnished with chopped green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
8. Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken fried rice!

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