Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken
Why choose takeout when you can make this Instant Pot General Tso's chicken at home with excellent results? Garnish with chopped green onion and serve over rice if desired.
reduced-sodium soy sauce
2
tablespoons
rice vinegar
2
tablespoons
honey
1
tablespoon
dark brown sugar
1
tablespoon
tomato paste
1
tablespoon
sesame oil
2
teaspoons
red pepper flakes
1
teaspoon
egg, beaten
1
cornstarch
½
cup
chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-sized pieces
1
(16 ounce) package
olive oil
1
tablespoon
sesame seeds
1
tablespoon
garlic, minced
1
clove
ginger paste
½
teaspoon
chicken broth
¼
cup
 Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, tomato paste, sesame oil, and pepper flakes together in a bowl. Set aside.
  Make the chicken: Crack egg into a shallow bowl. Place cornstarch into a second shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in egg, coat in cornstarch, then place onto a plate.
  Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add olive oil and heat for about 1 minute. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate.
  Stir sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger paste into the pot. Whisk in chicken broth and the reserved sauce until combined; cook for 2 minutes. Press the Cancel button. Add chicken to the pot and stir to coat.
  Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  Release the pressure using the quick release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Stir the chicken.
  Select the Sauté function again and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.
