Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken

cornstarch (use arrowroot powder for paleo)

black pepper

salt

lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 pieces), cut into bite-sized chunks)

olive oil or avocado oil

**4 - 6 dried red chili peppers (to taste found in Asian supermarkets or the International section of a large chain grocery store - see NOTE))

roasted cashews (or roasted peanuts)

red bell pepper (chopped into bite-sized pieces)

zucchini (chopped into halves)

Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish (optional))

low-sodium soy sauce (use gluten free tamari or coconut aminos if necessary)

water

honey (use swerve or stevia for low carb)

hoisin sauce (leave out for low carb or use gluten free hoisin sauce if necessary)

garlic cloves (minced)

grated fresh ginger

dried red pepper chili flakes

Cornstarch slurry

cornstarch (use arrowroot powder for paleo)

water

For meal prep

Cooked rice (cauliflower rice, zoodles, quinoa or noodles)

Lunch containers