Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery
Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery balances juicy chicken with crisp celery in a glossy, pepper-forward sauce touched with soy, garlic, and ginger. It tastes bold and aromatic, with just enough heat from coarse black pepper to keep each bite lively. Serve it for a quick weeknight Dinner or when you’re craving a comforting takeout-style dish at home.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.08 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 27
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off the Saute function. Add the chicken broth, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and pepper; stir to combine. Place the frozen chicken on top and do not stir.
- 2
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir to combine, then stir in the sesame oil.
- 4
Select the Saute function. Mix the water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add to the bubbling liquid and stir until the sauce has somewhat thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Calories 325.7 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 30.72 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 16.27 g 6%
- Total Fat 16.3 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 2.12 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.35 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1271.09 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 724.54 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 16.0 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 325.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Diced Chicken Breast. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 325.7 calories and 30.72 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1271.09 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.12 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required