Instant Pot Hainanese Chicken Recipe
This Instant Pot Hainanese Chicken Recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic Asian dish. The chicken is tender and flavorful, perfect for serving with rice and dipping sauces.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs)
- 4 slices ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 pieces green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- to taste tsp Salt
Instructions:
- Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Rub salt inside and outside of the chicken.
- Place ginger, garlic, and green onions inside the chicken cavity.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside and carefully lower the chicken onto the trivet.
- Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Once done, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the chicken and place it in an ice bath for 5 minutes. Then pat dry and rub with soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Serve the chicken with rice and your choice of dipping sauces.
Notes:
For a more authentic experience, serve with a side of chicken rice and a variety of dipping sauces such as chili sauce, ginger paste, and soy sauce.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 350kcalProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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