Black Pepper Chicken

Step 1

Using a large bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until combined.

Step 2

Set aside.

Step 3

Add seasonings to the chicken.

Step 4

Turn the Instant Pot on to “Saute” mode. Let the display say “Hot”. Add the olive oil and let it simmer.

Step 5

Now add the chicken and let it cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the chopped celery and onion and let it saute for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the sauce to the chicken and mix until combined.

Step 8

Turn off the saute mode and put the lid on. Make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position.

Step 9

Select the pressure cook mode and set the time for 5 minutes.

Step 10

When the pot beeps, let the pressure release the natural way for another 5 minutes then do a quick release.

Step 11

While the chicken is cooking, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry.

Step 12

Turn the saute mode on and add the cornstarch slurry and simmer for a couple of minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Step 13

Serve over the white rice and enjoy! Use this Instant Pot rice recipe.