For extra crispy chicken, consider doing two batches when sauteing to avoid overcrowding the pot. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level. Start with less and add more to taste. Serve over steamed rice or quinoa, and garnish with chopped green onions and extra sesame seeds for a beautiful presentation.
Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS88
Skip the takeout and create a dazzling, flavorful General Tso's Chicken right in your Instant Pot! This recipe delivers perfectly tender chicken coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce that's ready in minutes. A guaranteed family favorite!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate48 g
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Cholesterol286 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein76 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium853 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat24 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, tomato paste, sesame oil, and pepper flakes together in a bowl. Set aside. (2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Prepare the chicken: Crack egg into a shallow bowl. Place cornstarch into a second shallow bowl. Dip chicken pieces in egg, coat in cornstarch, then place onto a plate. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Sauté the chicken: Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add olive oil and heat for about 1 minute. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate. (8-10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Build the sauce base: Stir sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger paste into the pot. Whisk in chicken broth and the reserved sauce until combined; cook for 2 minutes. Press the Cancel button. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Pressure cook: Add chicken to the pot and stir to coat. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build. (15 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Release pressure: Release the pressure using the quick release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Stir the chicken. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Thicken the sauce: Select the Sauté function again and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. (3 minutes)
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Jettie Hermiston
May 9, 2025So much better than takeout! I added a little sriracha for extra heat.
Alberto Wintheiser
Oct 23, 2024This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! My family loves it!
Meaghan Hoeger
Aug 19, 2024I was skeptical about making General Tso's Chicken in the Instant Pot, but this recipe is amazing! The sauce is perfect.