If you’re on the hunt for a dish that’s both packed with flavor and incredibly easy to prepare, look no further than our Instant Pot Firecracker Chicken. This dish combines the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, all coming together to create a meal that’s sure to impress both family and friends. Using the Instant Pot, this recipe replaces a traditional stir-fry with a quick and convenient dish without sacrificing taste. Imagine tender chicken pieces enveloped in a sticky, fiery sauce that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. It’s like having your favorite takeout meal, but even better because it’s homemade!
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INSTANT POT FIRECRACKER CHICKEN RECIPE
INSTANT POT FIRECRACKER CHICKEN INGREDIENTS
If you don’t already keep sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce in your home, I highly recommend that you start. They last a very long time in the fridge, and they make all the difference when you are cooking Asian-style dishes. Just wait until you find out how delicious your home will smell when you cook with sesame oil!
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- Instant Pot
- Chicken Breast
- Soy Sauce
- Brown Sugar
- Sesame Oil
- Rice Vinegar
- Garlic
- Sesame Seeds
- Cornstarch
- Sriracha
- Salt & Pepper
WHAT IS FIRECRACKER CHICKEN?
Typically, firecracker chicken is made with breaded and fried chicken bites tossed in a spicy firecracker sauce. This instant pot recipe eliminates the frying but keeps the delicious flavors. It’s a less messy way to get the same Asian flavors you love!
EASY INSTANT POT FIRECRACKER CHICKEN RECIPE
Save your money by making this tasty dinner recipe at home rather than spending on Chinese takeout. The recipe is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight, and the leftovers are great for a quick microwave lunch the next day.
INSTANT POT FIRECRACKER CHICKEN RECIPE
Print PinEquipment
- Instant Pot
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast sliced
- 1/2 C Soy Sauce
- 1/4 C Brown Sugar
- 1 T Olive Oil
- 1 T Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- Sesame Seeds
- 1 T Cornstarch
- 1/4 C Sriracha
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fully coat cut chicken in corn starch.
- Put instant pot on sauté setting and pour in sesame oil.
- Place chicken pieces in the instant pot and brown on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, garlic, salt, pepper, and rice vinegar.
- Once chicken is browned, add in the sauce. Toss the chicken in sauce until each piece is completely coated.
- Place instant pot onto manual setting and set timer for 6 minutes.
- Once timer goes off, do a quick release.
- Serve firecracker chicken over rice garnished with sesame seeds.
FIRECRACKER CHICKEN SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Firecracker chicken can be served over rice, Asian noodles, or alongside stir fry vegetables. Garnish the finished dish with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, or sliced scallions. You can also add more hot sauce if you would like your dish to have even more of a sriracha kick.
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