Sizzling Spice Sensation
Tender chicken breast strips cooked in a flavorful black pepper sauce, served with a bed of steamed vegetables. This guilt-free version of Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken is cooked in an Instant Pot for maximum convenience and minimal calories.
ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooking spray
steps
- 1.
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and spray it with cooking spray. Add chicken strips and cook until browned.
- 2.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- 3.
Pour the sauce mixture into the Instant Pot and add bell peppers and onion.
- 4.
Secure the lid, set the valve to the sealing position, and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
- 5.
Once the cooking is complete, use the quick release to release the pressure.
- 6.
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the Instant Pot to thicken the sauce.
- 7.
Serve the Black Pepper Chicken over a bed of steamed vegetables and garnish with green onions.
