INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
cornstarch (use arrowroot powder for paleo-friendly)
1/8 tsp
salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp
black pepper (or to taste)
1 lb
boneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 2-3 pieces), cut into bite-sized chunks)
Oil for browning (about 3-4 tablespoons + more as needed)
**4 - 5 dried red chili peppers (to taste or leave out if desired found in Asian supermarkets or the International section of a large chain grocery store - see NOTE))
Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish (optional))
1/3 cup
low sodium soy sauce (can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo)
1/3 cup
water
2 tbsp
honey (or coconut sugar or low carb sweetener for keto)
2 tbsp
Hoisin sauce (use gluten free hoisin sauce or leave out for paleo / keto)
1 1/2 tsp
toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp
apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp
tomato paste or ketchup
3
garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp
grated fresh ginger
1 tsp
dried red pepper chili flakes (to taste)
1 tsp
red chili garlic paste (for gluten free or paleo use 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes instead - use more if you prefer it spicier)
2 tbsp
cornstarch or arrowroot powder ((leave out for keto as needed))
3 tbsp
water
Riced cauliflower, zoodles or noodles
Roasted or Stir-fried zucchini (broccoli and red bell peppers)
Very good.
it was good for chicken but was time consuming to brown the chicken in batches in the instant pot. I would just make it differently l, but flavor was great.