Instant Pot Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Rice

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a lower-calorie option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often more affordable.

cooking wine

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Rice vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat until fragrant

Add ginger and garlic, sauté until golden, about 2-3 minutes

Add chicken pieces, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes

Pour in soy sauce and cooking wine, stirring to combine

Add water to cover chicken, bring to a boil

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through

Remove chicken and let rest, reserving the broth

Cook rice in the reserved broth according to package instructions

Slice chicken and serve over rice

Garnish with scallions, coriander, and sesame seeds

Add sliced carrots and cucumbers on the side

Sprinkle with chili flakes for heat

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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