General Tso's Chicken GUEST BLOG

This recipe came from the Costco Magazine in an ad for Instant Pot Miracle Cookbook sold there. I have given both of my kids Instant Pots and this is a recipe they both would love. Daniel and Jaime get credit for making it first and great presentation!!

1 t sesame oil
1 1/2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cubed
6 T rice vinegar
6 T soy sauce
1 clove garlic chopped
1/4 t ground ginger
1/4 t crushed red pepper
3/4 c hoisin sauce
2 T cornstarch
2 c cooked white rice
1 green onion chopped
sesame seeds

Pour the sesame oil in the Instant Pot. Select SAUTE and adjust to NORMAL. Add chicken to the pot. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until chicken is white ( do not cook chicken all the way through) Press CANCEL

In a separate bowl mix together the rice vinegar, Soy sauce, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, Hoisin sauce and brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the pot. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure - release valve.

Select MANUAL and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. When cooking is complete , use a quick release to depressurize. Press CANCEL.

Select SAUTE and adjust to NORMAL.Bring to a slight boil. Whisk in the cornstarch until mixture turns thick and bubbly for about 2 minutes. Press CANCEL

Serve over rice - sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.