Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a quick and easy one-pot meal combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables. Made using the Instant Pot for efficiency, it delivers classic fried rice flavors with a fraction of the effort and time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Optional Garnishes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Scramble the Eggs: Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Add the vegetable oil, then crack in the eggs and scramble them until fully cooked but still moist. Remove the eggs from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same Instant Pot, add a little more oil if needed, then add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour a splash of chicken broth into the pot to deglaze, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to lift any browned bits. This adds flavor and prevents burning during pressure cooking.
- Layer Ingredients: Add the remaining chicken broth, diced chicken breast, diced carrot, and rinsed jasmine rice on top. Press the rice gently to submerge it in the liquid, but do not stir everything together. This layering helps prevent sticking.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. After cooking, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Combine and Serve: Open the Instant Pot and stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, frozen green peas, and the scrambled eggs. Place the lid slightly ajar and let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the peas to warm through. Garnish with chopped green onions and hot sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
- Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity based on your salt preference.
- Feel free to substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a different flavor profile.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- If you prefer more vegetables, feel free to add diced bell peppers or peas during the layering step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Asian
