Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken is a sweet and tangy dinner recipe that’s perfect for weeknights. You’ll love this versatile recipe that works great on the stove top too!
Readers love my easy Instant Pot recipes. From Instant Pot mashed potatoes to this flavorful Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff recipe. Something for everyone.
Chinese Mongolian Chicken Dish
Looking for an easy dinner idea? One that is about as simple as take-out, but made at home?
Americans love chinese food. Mongolian Beef is one of my family’s favorite meals.
Today, I’ve switched it up and made this delicious recipe for Mongolian Chicken in the Instant Pot.
I’ve been busy over here creating dozens of new recipes for your pressure cooker, from Instant Pot Chocolate cake to crack chicken!
Recipes that save you time in the kitchen, so that you can do more important things. Like laundry. Kidding, I meant Netflix.
But seriously, let’s talk about Mongolian Chicken in the Instant Pot.
Ingredient Notes
Instant Pot. Okay I know that seems obvious, but just in case you don’t have one, I love my 6qt Duo. Perfect for all my pressure cooker recipes!
Reminder
Scroll to the end of the blog post for a complete printable list of ingredients, measurements, and directions.
- Chicken. I love using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but if you prefer, boneless skinless chicken breasts work well too. I find the thighs add so much more flavor to recipes! You’ll want to cut your chicken into cubes before starting, about 1 or 2 inches in size.
- Seasonings. Cloves, soy sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes are all needed for today’s mongolian chicken recipe.
- Ginger. While normally I use dried ginger, I would choose fresh ginger for Mongolian Chicken. The flavor really shines through. I keep a tube of the fresh ginger paste in my fridge at all times, for recipes like this.
- Liquid. I use chicken broth to enhance the flavor, but water would work too. Use what you have on hand!
How to Make Mongolian Chicken
Cook Chicken. Select “SAUTE” on pressure cooker and add olive oil to pot. Toss in cubed chicken and cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring until lightly browned on outside of chicken.
Deglaze. Deglaze the pot by adding in chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
Do not skip this step. Bits stuck to the bottom of the pan could result in a burn notice. Deglazing the pot will resolve this issue before it happens!
Pressure Cook. Add brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the pressure cooker. Stir, then secure the lid.
Select “High Pressure” for a cook time of 6 minutes.
When cook time ends, allow a natural release for 10 minutes.
Thicken Sauce. Release pressure and open the lid. In a small bowl, whisk together cold water with cornstarch. Pour into the instant pot.
Select “SAUTE” again and allow mixture to cook until thickened. This step may take several minutes, stirring continuously.
ENJOY. Turn off instant pot and serve over rice with green onions and sesame seeds. ENJOY.
Can you make Mongolian Chicken on Stove Top
Yes.
In a large skillet on medium high heat, saute olive oil (or vegetable oil) and cubed chicken until cooked, stirring to cook evenly on all sides and within. This will take about ten minutes.
Add brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, stir until the chicken gets coated, and cook for about 15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Serve over rice and enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken recipe is great served with rice or cauliflower rice.
You can also add in some of your favorite vegetables:
- mushrooms
- water chestnuts
- broccoli and zucchini
- green bell peppers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed in 1-inch pieces
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Select "SAUTE" on pressure cooker and add olive oil to pot. Toss in cubed chicken and cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring until lightly browned on outside of chicken.
- Deglaze the pot by adding in chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Add brown sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the pressure cooker. Stir, then secure the lid.
- Select "High Pressure" for a cook time of 6 minutes.
- When cook time ends, allow a natural release for 10 minutes. Release pressure and open the lid.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cold water with cornstarch. Pour into the instant pot.
- Select "SAUTE" again and allow mixture to cook until thickened. This step may take several minutes, stirring continuously.
- Turn off instant pot and serve over rice with green onions and sesame seeds. ENJOY.
Notes
- mushrooms
- water chestnuts
- broccoli and zucchini
- green bell peppers
Nutrition
Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken is a sweet and tangy dinner recipe that’s perfect for weeknights. You’ll love this versatile recipe that works great on the stove top too!
We make this all of the time!!! Thanks for this great recipe!! Going to try your orange chicken recipe as well!!
Amazing dish! Wanted something quick and easy . I reduced the red pepper flakes as my family do well with spicy food.
Excellent , great tasting and easy to follow directions. I give this recipe a 10 out of 10. Thank you for sharing, Tams
So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
Loving how easy this dish is to make! I can’t wait to make it again!
I love Mongolian chicken and instant pot recipes and this recipe is spot on! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂