Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

This Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is better than take-out! This one pot wonder is quick, easy, and packed with rotisserie chicken, veggies, and perfectly cooked rice.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: healthy, instant pot, rotisserie chicken

Servings: people

Calories: 438kcal

Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

Rice

1 cup long grain white rice don’t rinse
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Chicken Fried Rice

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion diced
1/2 cup diced carrot
2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten free alternative, if necessary (tamari or coconut aminos)
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar *
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce *
1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce * plus more to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil *
1/2 cup frozen peas
4 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 pound) I used 1 rotisserie chicken with skin and bones removed
salt to taste
cilantro green onions, sesame seeds, sriracha for garnish, if desired

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Instructions

Rice

Place rice, water, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into your 6 quart Instant Pot.
Stir to combine.
Close and lock the lid. Make sure the pressure valve is pointing to SEALING.
Cook on manual, HIGH pressure, for 6 minutes.
Once the cook time is up, allow the pot to do a natural release for 10 minutes.
Flip the valve to quick release the pressure.
Remove the lid, then use a fork to gently fluff the rice.
Spread out onto a silicone mat lined baking sheet and place in the freezer to chill.
Clean Instant Pot, then proceed with the recipe.

Chicken Fried Rice

Hit SAUTE on your 6 quart Instant Pot.
Once it reads hot, add in 1/4 cup butter and allow to melt.
Once melted, add in onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
Cook, stirring regularly, until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
Pour in egg and scramble until cooked to your liking.
Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, peas, and chicken.
Add in the chilled rice.
Cook until everything is heated through, stirring regularly.
Taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve with optional garnishes and enjoy!
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Notes

*Be sure to check labels to ensure it's gluten free, if necessary.

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