Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein is a quick and healthy one-pot meal that combines tender chicken breast with fresh vegetables and rice stir-fry noodles in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe replaces take-out with a wholesome homemade dish bursting with savory, tangy, and umami flavors.
Ingredients
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Protein and Seasoning
- 1 ½ – 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, minced
Vegetables
- 1 large red bell pepper, julienned or cut into strips
- 12 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup bok choy
Liquid and Sauce
- 1 ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup Hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Noodles
- 10 oz rice stir fry noodles
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken and Aromatics: Turn the Instant Pot onto the sauté setting and let it heat up. Add sesame oil, minced garlic, minced onion, salt, pepper, and the chicken breasts. Cook while stirring occasionally until the chicken turns white and the onions become soft and translucent.
- Layer Noodles and Liquids: Turn the Instant Pot off. Break the rice stir-fry noodles in half and layer them evenly over the cooked chicken mixture without stirring. Pour in the chicken stock, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, Hoisin sauce, and soy sauce on top of the noodles, letting the liquids distribute evenly.
- Add Vegetables and Seal: Arrange all the prepared vegetables on top of the liquid and noodle layers to create a neat stack. Place the Instant Pot lid securely and set the vent to the sealing position.
- Pressure Cook: Select the manual high pressure or pressure cook button on your Instant Pot and set the timer for 4 minutes. The Instant Pot will come to pressure and cook the dish quickly.
- Release Pressure and Thicken: When the timer goes off, carefully perform a quick pressure release by moving the vent to the venting position. Once all pressure is released, open the lid and stir the contents thoroughly. Let the mixture sit a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve: Dish out the Chicken Lo Mein hot and enjoy a flavorful, healthy homemade meal that rivals take-out.
Notes
- This recipe offers a nutritious, homemade alternative to take-out Chicken Lo Mein with balanced protein and vegetables.
- Breaking the noodles and layering without stirring before pressure cooking prevents clumping and ensures even cooking.
- You can customize the vegetables according to your preference or seasonal availability.
- Be sure to use the sealing position to properly build pressure during cooking.
- Letting the sauce thicken after cooking enhances the texture and flavor coating the noodles and chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1098 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg
