Pressure Cooker Cashew Chicken

Name: Pressure Cooker Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 oz Baby Corn; 1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds; 14 oz Chicken Breast; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 whole Diced Yellow Onion; 2 cups Green Bell Pepper; 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 tsp Peanut Oil; 0.75 cup Raw Cashews; 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil; 0.75 cup Water; 8 oz Water Chestnut

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳 High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Pressure Cooker Cashew Chicken brings tender bites of chicken together with crunchy cashews and vibrant peppers in a glossy, sweet-salty sauce. The contrast of textures and toasted sesame notes make it stand out from typical weeknight stir-fries. It’s an excellent choice for a quick Dinner, great over steamed rice when you’re craving takeout-style comfort at home.

Prep20 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves5
DifficultyMedium

1

Put the chicken in a mixing bowl and sprinkle it with cornstarch; mix until every piece is evenly coated. Pour 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon mirin over the top and stir well. Set aside.
2

In a small bowl, combine water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, hoisin sauce, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Whisk together and set aside.
3

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add 1 teaspoon peanut oil, cashews, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and evenly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and saute until the vegetables are softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken mixture and stir well to combine. Stir in the soy sauce mixture, baby corn, and water chestnuts until everything is evenly mixed.
4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
5

Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir and serve right away.