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Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken

This is a super easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the entire family!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword instant pot recipe, sweet and sour chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz Bottle of Catalina Dressing
  • ½ cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Red or Green Peppers, seeded and diced *I used red peppers
  • 2-3 lbs Boneless Chicken Breast, cut up into bite size pieces
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 20 oz can Pineapple Chunks, drained

Instructions

  • Add the Catalina Dressing, honey and apple cider vinegar to the Instant Pot. Mix until well combined.
  • Place bell pepper chunks on top and then chicken pieces. Secure the lid and move the valve to the seal position. Press manual and cook on High for 8 minutes. Be sure to quick release when done.
  • While the chicken is cooking, combine the cornstarch and cold water and mix vigorously until smooth. Use 2 tbsp of water with cornstarch.
  • Once chicken has cooked, quick release the steam and place chicken on a plate or a bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to the mixture and stir constantly. Hit "cancel" then hit saute. When the mixture starts to boil, turn off. Add the pineapple chunks and chicken. Let cool 5 minutes so sauce thickens and then ladle over cooked rice. Then enjoy!