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Instant Pot Paleo Kung Pao Chicken in a white bowl with vegetables.
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Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken

This incredibly easy delicious Kung Pao Chicken cooks right in your Instant Pot!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chinese chicken, instant pot kung pao chicken, kung pao, kung pao chicken, paleo instant pot recipes, slow cooker kung pao chicken, whole 30 instant pot recipes, whole 30 recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 467kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker Combo with Multicooker Lids that Air Fries, Steams, Slow Cooks, Sautés, Dehydrates, & More, Free App With Over 800 Recipes, 8 Quart

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ lbs Chicken skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup onion chopped red or white
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ cup cashews or peanuts optional
  • Green onion to garnish

For the Sauce

  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • cup garlic coconut aminos or soy sauce

Instructions

  • Add oil to instant pot and sauté chicken until lightly browned.
  • Add vegetables and garlic, stir.
  • Add sauces and lid, set to seal.
  • Cook on Meat for 30 minutes on LOW pressure or 15 minutes on high.
  • Release and serve hot over cauliflower rice or regular rice if you prefer.
  • If making in slow cooker, add all ingredients and cook on high 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 372mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g