Taste of China at Home Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken

Transformed my kitchen into a flavor battleground with Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken. where the spices clashed, the sauce triumphed, and my taste buds declared victory

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Taste of China at Home Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken Ingredients

01 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

02 1/4 cup cornstarch

03 4 Salt and pepper to taste

04 1 Vegetable oil for frying (about 2-3 cups)

05 1/4 cup soy sauce

06 S1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Ingredients

07 1/4 cup rice vinegar

08 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

09 2 tablespoons water

10 1 tablespoon cornstarch

11 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

12 2 cloves garlic, minced

13 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste for spiciness)

Step By Step Guide For Making Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken

Step 1:Prep Chicken

– Toss chicken pieces with 1/4 cup cornstarch for an even coat. – Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2:Sauté Chicken

Step 3:Sauce Prep

– Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in Instant Pot on "Sauté" mode. – Brown chicken on all sides (5-7 mins). Avoid overcrowding; sauté in batches.

While chicken cooks, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a bowl.

Step 4:Pressure Cook

– Once chicken is browned, return all to Instant Pot. – Pour prepared sauce over chicken, stir for even coating. – Close Instant Pot, set to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" for 3 mins, ensuring the valve is set to "Sealing."

Step 5:Pressure Cook

Step 6:Serve

When cooking is done, quick pressure release by turning the valve to "Venting" (watch out for hot steam).

Enjoy your Instant Pot General Tso Chicken over steamed rice, topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

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