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21-Day-Fix-Asian-Chicken
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Instant Pot Asian Chicken

This Instant Pot Asian Chicken is a family favorite; it's a fast, easy, and delicious dinner that’s FIX approved, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo friendly.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos or sub low sodium soy sauce if you aren't gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Dash crushed red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons rice flour optional
  • Cooking oil spray

Instructions

Cooking without rice

  • Spray Instant Pot liner with cooking oil spray, then place chicken in the pot.
  • In a small bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients together, except flour.
  • Pour over honey mixture over chicken and place the top on the pressure cooker. **If you are using an 8 quart pot, add 2/3 cup of water.
  • Turn to high pressure and set for 15 minutes. It should take about 15 minutes to come to pressure. After the timer is up, switch to quick release.
  • To thicken sauce, remove chicken and set to saute. Whisk in two teaspoons of flour, if desired, and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. Then add chicken back in and keep warm until you are ready to eat.
  • Serve chicken and sauce over rice or quinoa and your choice of veggie.

Cooking with rice (PIP)

  • Spray Instant Pot liner with cooking oil spray, then place chicken in the pot.
  • In a small bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients together, except flour and rice.
  • Pour over honey mixture over chicken. **If you are using an 8 quart pot, add 2/3 cup of water.
  • Place your trivet over the chicken and liquid.
  • In a IP safe pot, add equal parts rice and water.  I usually do 1-2 cups of rice and then the same amount of water. Cover with foil. Place your pot of rice on the trivet (use your sling if you have one or make an aluminum foil sling)
  • Set your IP for 22 minutes.  Then do a 10 minute natural release.
  • Carefully remove rice from Instant Pot, then the trivet and the chicken.
  • To thicken sauce, set IP to saute. Whisk in two teaspoons of flour, if desired, and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. Then add chicken back in and keep warm until you are ready to eat.
  • Serve chicken and sauce over rice and your choice of veggie.

Notes

21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1 TSP, 2 sweetener TSP (per serving) [This is just the chicken, not the sides]
WW: 7 points (per serving) [Just the chicken, not rice]
Note: this recipe can make up to 3 pounds of chicken without having to double the sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg