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Instant Pot Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe (Peanut Chicken)
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5 from 4 votes

Instant Pot Peanut Butter Chicken

Quick and easy instant pot peanut butter chicken recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in 30 minutes. Loaded with creamy, nutty, sweet, and spicy sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chinese recipes, homemade, instant pot recipes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 455kcal
Author: Abeer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Turn Instant pot to “Saute”mode and heat oil.
  • Add chicken, broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger powder, red chili flakes, salt, pepper and mix everything together.
  • Put the lid on and turn up the the valve to “Sealing.” Select “Manual” mode and set the timer for 9 minutes. 
  • When the cook time is over, turn the valve to “Venting” and do a quick pressure release. 
  • Remove lid and stir everything together. 
  • Cook, uncovered, on “Saute” mode for a little longer, to reduce liquid and make the sauce thicker.
  • Garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1485mg | Potassium: 1070mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 9.8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg