Ingredients
- 1–1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (can substitute chicken thighs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced or matchstick carrots
- 1 (8 oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder
- Optional: 1 tbsp arrowroot flour dissolved in 1 tbsp water to thicken sauce added at the end
Instructions
- Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper and then add diced chicken into the instant pot. Make the sauce by combining all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, excluding the arrowroot.
- Pour the sauce into the instant pot over the chicken. Close the lid, ensure the pressure valve is set to sealing and then cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Chop the veggies while the chicken cooks.
- Once the timer goes off, do a quick release of the pressure valve and open the instant pot. Press cancel, and then put it onto sauté mode.
- Add in the broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts and stir to combine with the sauce. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is fork tender to your preference. If you like the broccoli to be softer, simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- At this point, if you’d like the sauce to be thicker, dissolve the arrowroot with a bit of tap water in a small dish and then pour into the simmering liquid. Stir to incorporate and let thicken about 1 minute.
Notes
- This recipe is also great with green peppers, cashews or onion added in with the vegetables
- Optional: garnish with thinly sliced green onion, red pepper flakes and/or sesame seeds