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Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

Quick and flavorful chicken fried rice made easily in the Instant Pot.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water in a colander until the rinse water runs clear, about 2–3 times.
  2. Add the rinsed rice, 2 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the Instant Pot inner pot. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  3. Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 4 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural pressure release before carefully venting any remaining steam and opening the lid.
  4. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and transfer it to a bowl. Rinse and dry the inner pot to remove any stuck-on rice, then return the pot to the cooker.
  5. Press Sauté and heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the diced chicken and chopped onion. Season with kosher salt and black pepper and sauté until the chicken is cooked through, about 6–10 minutes.
  6. Add the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook for about 2 minutes until heated through.
  7. Push the mixture to one side of the pot. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and gently scramble until just set, about 1–2 minutes, then fold the eggs into the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Press Cancel. Add the cooked rice, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, sliced green onions, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Stir thoroughly to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Serve warm topped with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Cut chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt level.
  • Fluff rice and transfer it before sautéing to prevent sticking.
  • Sauté on medium-high heat so chicken cooks quickly without drying.
  • Adjust soy sauce and salt to taste before serving.