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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry

    Published: Jan 15, 2020 Modified: Sep 15, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick one pot wonder dinner the whole family will love.  {keto, whole30, paleo, gluten free}

    overhead view of chicken stir fry in a bowl

    I know you are all loving that new Instant Pot (pressure cooker) and you are chefing up some super easy dinners regularly.  Isn't it the best?  I have loads of Instant Pot Recipes here.

    Well, let me tell you the best shortcut ever that will help you get dinner on the table even faster!  Use FROZEN Vegetables?  Yes, you can!  They work just fine and taste great once all that stir fry sauce gets mixed in.

    Stir-fries are great for busy weeknights and provide a low carb dinner with lots of vegetables. That's a one-pot wonder weeknight win for the whole family.  Imagine a stir fry without the frying!

    package of frozen vegetables from trader joes

    I got my frozen vegetable mix at Trader Joe's and it's called Stir Fry Vegetables (obviously!) You can use any combination of vegetables that you like, but here are some of my favorites...

    Ingredients

    • chicken breasts - I use fresh boneless, skinless chicken breasts with the fat trimmed off.  I have also used chicken thighs in this and they work great.
    • sesame oil - This is oil derived from sesame seeds and it's loaded with Asian flavor. 
    • frozen vegetables - This is the key shortcut ingredient here!  No washing, chopping, slicing, or dicing.  Just throw the whole bag in.  I like the Trader Joe's stir fry vegetable mix but any mix will do.
    • tamari - If you are following a gluten free diet you have to avoid soy sauce so tamari is your answer.  Always check the labels to make sure it is gluten free if you have celiac disease.
    • garlic - I use the refrigerated chopped garlic a lot and it works well.
    • fish sauce - This adds that umami, earthy flavor so don't leave it out. 
    • ginger - I use ginger root powder here, not fresh.
    • chicken broth - Several brands of chicken broth contain gluten so always check the labels.
    • corn starch - Corn starch helps the broth thicken up and this is important since the frozen vegetables give off some liquid.
    • sriracha - Optional if you are sensitive to spice, otherwise load it up!

    Instructions

    Using frozen vegetables makes this Healthy Chicken Stir Fry so easy! No chopping, dicing, cutting, or washing!  

    1. Heat the Instant Pot on saute and add sesame oil.  Saute the chicken for a few minutes and try to get some browning. The Instant Pot isn't great at browning but it's so convenient, I still love it. 
    2. Whisk up the gluten free stir fry sauce and add it to the pot.  Turn saute off and turn Instant Pot to high and cook for 5 minutes. 
    3. Once it is done use a dish towel and turn knob to venting to do a natural release.  Turn saute on and add frozen vegetables right to the pot.  Stir frequently and cook until warm.  
    4. Serve immediately with cauliflower rice, white rice, or quinoa. 

    close up of chicken stir fry with snow peas and carrots

    Other vegetables to use in a stir fry...

    • sugar snap peas
    • snow peas
    • mushrooms
    • onions
    • carrots
    • broccoli
    • cauliflower
    • red peppers
    • water chestnuts
    • mini corn
    • green onions

    chicken stir fry in a green bowl with chopsticks

    Other Instant Pot recipes

    • Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Instant Pot Chicken Curry
    • Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
    • Instant Pot Short Ribs
    overhead view of chicken stir fry in a bowl

    Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry

    Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick dinner the whole family will love.  {keto, whole30, paleo, gluten free}
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: chicken stir fry
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 210kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2 large chicken breasts, diced
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 16 oz package of frozen vegetables

    For stir fry sauce

    • 3 tablespoon tamari (or coconut aminos for paleo)
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon ginger
    • 2 tablespoon chicken broth or water
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch (or arrowroot for paleo)
    • 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more if you like spicy)

    Instructions

    • Dice chicken and season with salt and pepper.  Set aside.
    • Whisk sauce in a small bowl. 
    • Preheat Instant Pot to saute and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil.  Add chicken and cook until it browns a bit.  It won't brown that much in the instant pot but a few minutes should get it started.
    • Add sauce to pan and stir.  Set instant pot to manual and cook for four minutes. After it's done, carefully turn valve to do a quick release.  Then turn instant pot to saute and add the frozen vegetables.  Stir and cook until warmed through. 
    • Serve immediately with cauliflower rice.

    Notes

    For gluten free be sure to use tamari instead of soy sauce and be sure your fish sauce and chicken broth is gluten free. 
    This can be stored in a glass container for up to 3 days in the fridge. 
    Top with sesame seeds or diced green onions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1239mg | Potassium: 459mg | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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