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Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

Quick and flavorful chicken fried rice made easily in the Instant Pot.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 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 onion chopped
  • 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

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice under cold water in a colander until the water runs clear, about 2–3 rinses.
  • Place the rinsed rice, 2 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt into the Instant Pot inner pot. Secure and seal the lid.
  • Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 4 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release before venting the remaining steam and opening the lid.
  • Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and transfer it to a bowl. Rinse and dry the inner pot to remove any stuck rice, then return the pot to the cooker.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the chicken and chopped onion, season with kosher salt and pepper, and sauté until the chicken is cooked through, about 6–10 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Push the chicken and vegetables to one side of the pot. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and gently scramble until softly set, about 1–2 minutes, then fold the eggs into the chicken and vegetables.
  • Press Cancel. Add the fluffed rice, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, sliced green onions, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Stir until evenly combined and season to taste.
  • Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds.

Equipment

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

Notes

  • Cut chicken into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
  • Rinse rice until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  • Allow the 10-minute natural release before venting to finish rice cooking.
  • Scramble the eggs gently so they stay soft.