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Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai

Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai: Quick, Flavorful Weeknight Delight

This Instant Pot Chicken Pad Thai is a delightful mix of flavors and an easy weeknight solution.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar coconut sugar is a substitute
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar white wine vinegar or lime juice can substitute
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce omit for vegetarian version
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter almond butter is an alternative
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
For the Dish
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots or shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced green onion save tops for garnish
  • 8 ounces rice noodles or thin pasta
  • 1 cup zucchini or bell pepper
  • 1 cup bean sprouts can omit if not available
For Garnishing
  • cilantro optional
  • lime wedges optional
  • chopped peanuts optional

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
  2. Place the chicken breast in the Instant Pot, pour the sauce over, and top with carrots and green onions.
  3. Secure the lid and set to Manual High Pressure for 4 minutes. Allow a Natural Pressure Release for 5 minutes.
  4. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, usually about 4-6 minutes.
  5. Stir in zucchini, bean sprouts, and red bell pepper into the Instant Pot and steam for about 3 minutes.
  6. Toss the drained noodles with the mixture in the Instant Pot until well coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to thaw chicken completely for even cooking. Adjust sauce as necessary for personal taste.

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