Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup onion, diced (from 1/2 yellow onion)
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lb uncooked chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1.5 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
• 1.75 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 6 tbsp tamari sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Turn Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Once...: Turn Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Once heated, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Then, add the lightly beat eggs and cook...: Then, add the lightly beat eggs and cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking up the eggs as they cook. Remove the eggs from the Instant Pot and set aside. Be sure to get all remnants of the egg from the pan so they don’t burn.

3. 3

   Add the remaining oil to the Instant Pot.

4. 4

   Then, add the onion and let sauté for...: Then, add the onion and let sauté for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add minced garlic, and cook an additional minute, being sure to stir constantly so the garlic doesn’t burn.

5. 5

   Add cubed uncooked chicken and let brown for...: Add cubed uncooked chicken and let brown for 1-2 minutes. It does not need to cook all the way through.

6. 6

   Add rice and stir and cook for 1-2...: Add rice and stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to let it toast. Then add 1/4 cup of the chicken broth and scrape off any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add carrots. Add remaining chicken broth. Do not stir, but make sure the rice is completely submerged by lightly pressing it down with the back of a spoon or spatula.

7. 7

   Close the lid and seal the valve. Cook...: Close the lid and seal the valve. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Be sure the “keep warm” function is turned off.

8. 8

   Let naturally release for 10 minutes and then...: Let naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick release. Wait until the valve pin has dropped completely before opening the lid.

9. 9

   Open the lid and stir to combine. Add...: Open the lid and stir to combine. Add the peas, tamari, scrambled eggs, and sesame oil. Stir to combine and let heat for 1-2 minutes to let the peas warm up.

10. 10

    Top with green onions and serve immediately.