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.

Place pot on Saute.

Saute chicken cubes in sesame oil for 1-2 minutes or until chicken is white no need to cook all the way.

Mix together rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.

Pour the mixture into the Instant Pot over the chicken.

Place Manual High power for 10 minutes.

Do a quick release.

Place your pot back on saute and bring it to a slight boil.

Whisk in cornstarch until the mixture turns thick and bubbly, about 2 minutes.

Serve over rice. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

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