How to Make Instant Pot® Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese cuisine is renowned for its bold flavors and diverse ingredients. One dish that encompasses these characteristics is Chinese Black Pepper Chicken with Celery. This dish is a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and aromatic flavors. The combination of tender chicken, crunchy celery, and rich black pepper sauce creates a mouthwatering experience that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

With the help of the Instant Pot®, you can easily recreate this classic Chinese dish at home with ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 stalks celery, sliced, or more to taste
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds frozen cubed chicken
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add chicken broth, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and pepper; stir to combine. Set frozen chicken on top and do not stir.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir to mix, then stir in sesame oil.
  • Select Saute function. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add to the bubbling liquid and stir until sauce has somewhat thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    349 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 1022mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 516mg