How to Make Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mongolian Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish characterized by its sweet and savory flavor profile. The dish typically consists of tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, glossy sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and other signature ingredients. This Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to recreate this classic dish at home, with the added convenience of using an Instant Pot to speed up the cooking process.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil and add chicken cubes; cook until golden, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, carrot, garlic, ginger, and chili powder. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Complete releasing pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Reselect Saute function.
  • Whisk cornstarch in 1/4 cup water until fully dissolved. Pour into the pot and stir to combine. Cook until sauce thickens, stirring gently, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
  • Nutrition

    219 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 1439mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 188mg