This recipe was requested by many of my blog readers in the past few months. So many of you tried my Instant Pot beef and broccoli, and my Instant Pot shrimp and broccoli and LOVED the flavors! So here’s my version of the chicken and broccoli recipe. This makes an easy and quick dinner using very simple ingredients.
Garlic and ginger. Brown sugar, granulated sugar, or honey. Sesame oil (or toasted sesame oil) and low sodium soy sauce. Corn starch to thicken the sauce. Sesame seeds for garnish.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli?
To the Instant Pot, add the chicken, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Give it a quick mix. Cover with the lid, and make sure that the Instant Pot vent is in a sealing position.
Press on “manual” or “pressure cook” on high, and set on 3 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to build up the pressure, and then cook for 3 minutes. Once it beeps, it means that the cooking is finished. Quickly release the steam, and carefully open the lid. To thicken the sauce, add the slurry (corn starch mixed with water in equal amounts). Saute for 1-2 minutes and mix. You might need a little bit more slurry than the amount indicated in the recipe card but start with just 1 tablespoon of corn starch and 1 tablespoon of water then decide if you need to add more or not. The sauce will become thick and glossy. Switch off the Instant Pot, and mix in either raw or steamed broccoli (find out how to steam broccoli in 0 minutes in the Instant Pot here). I usually use raw, then cover with the lid to let the broccoli “steam” for a couple of minutes before serving. Serve over Instant Pot rice, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Freezer Meals
You can make freezer meals by either mixing the ingredients raw without the soy sauce or water and freeze. Or freeze cooked meals preportioned in freezer bags or containers for up to 3 months.
Recipe Video
I created a step by step video to show you exactly how I cooked this chicken and broccoli in my Instant Pot, so make sure to check it out.
More Great Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot shrimp and broccoli Instant Pot hibachi steak Instant Pot chicken wings Instant Pot burrito bowl Instant Pot fajita rice Instant Pot steak fajitas Instant Pot chicken fajitas
Or check out my Instant Pot recipe collection! © Little Sunny Kitchen
