Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer's guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)
2. 2
   Add the chicken pieces to the Instant Pot then dump the rest of the ingredients to it, excluding the cornstarch and water. Stir everything well with a spoon.Close the lid (follow the manufacturer's guide for instructions on how to close the instant pot lid). Set the Instant Pot to the Poultry setting and set the timer to 5 minutes.Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, wait until the natural release cycle is complete, should take about 10 minutes. Follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release, if in a rush. Carefully unlock and remove the lid from the instant pot.Switch the Instant Pot to the saute setting (do not put the lid on).
3. 3
   Transfer the chicken to a bowl using a slotted spoon. In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch and water together then pour over the sauce and stir. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4. 4
   Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot and turn off your Instant Pot by pressing the cancel button.
5. 5
   Garnish the chicken with sesame seeds and green onions.
6. 6
   Serve over rice.