Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice

This dish is a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and fluffy rice, making it the perfect one-pot meal that’s both tasty and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably chilled)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
• 3-4 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for sautéing

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Add the vegetable oil.
2. Once hot, add the diced chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the mixed vegetables, cooked rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir everything together until well combined.
5. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Choose the Rice function or manual pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.
6. After the cooking time has finished, carefully do a quick release of the pressure by turning the valve to venting.
7. Once the pressure has released, open the lid and stir in the chopped green onions.
8. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm.

Flavor Profile

This dish has a wonderfully savory flavor from the soy sauce and sesame oil, complemented by the freshness of the green onions and spices. The mix of chicken and vegetables brings a satisfying texture that pairs perfectly with the fluffy rice.

Enjoy your cooking, dear! If you have any questions or want to make changes, feel free to ask!