Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

Add chicken pieces to the Instant Pot.

In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce.

Pour the sauce over the chicken in the Instant Pot.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

Once done, perform a quick release of the pressure.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

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