Instant Pot Spicy Peanut Chicken. I never matters what day it is, we always need dinner that can be ready in less than 30 minutes for the hungry crowd. This spicy peanut chicken is so, so easy, and has just the right amount of flavor and kick. Served with fluffy white rice, and topped with crunchy peanuts, this dish will become a favorite.

I whipped this recipe up one evening when I had a rotisserie chicken that I wanted to do something creative with. Using the Instant Pot, I tossed all of the spicy ingredients in to create a creamy sauce, added the chicken and pressure cooked it for 5 minutes. (You can also make this dish with uncooked chicken by increasing the cooking time to 20 minutes.) Additionally, this dish accommodates both gluten free and diary free options.

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Ingredients

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3 cups of chicken, chopped into bite size pieces
red pepper
vegetable broth
soy milk (or other alternative milk)
sesame oil
minced garlic
maple syrup
peanut butter
red chile paste
white wine vinegar
cornstarch
liquid aminos
peanuts
herbs or green onions for topping

Directions For Spicy Peanut Chicken

Before preparing chicken, mix the cornstarch with water. Add that and all other liquid ingredients to Instant Pot.

Chop red pepper and chicken. Add to Instant Pot.

Pressure cook for five minutes if chicken is pre-cooked; 20 minutes if uncooked.

While chicken is cooking, prepare white rice according to package directions. (Rice can also be cooked in the Instant Pot).

Release pressure when spicy chicken is cooked and serve over white rice.

Sprinkle peanuts and herbs of your choice or chopped green onions.

Tips

For smoother sauce, add water to the cornstarch, and stir until all lumps are dissolved.
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu
Serve with fluffy white rice, or for a change, serve with noodles.

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