Instant Pot Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This Instant Pot Thai Basil Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic basil, it's a delightful meal that comes together in just 25 minutes.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Servings servings

Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen peas
4 cups cooked rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the oil.
Add the chicken and garlic, and cook until the chicken is browned.
Add the bell pepper and peas, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the cooked rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 1 minute.
Quick release the pressure and stir in the fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes:

For best results, use day-old rice as it is less sticky and absorbs flavors better. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or corn for extra nutrition.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Basil, Chicken, Fried Rice, Instant Pot, Thai

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