One Pot Cashew Chicken Rice (Instant Pot)

INGREDIENTS

For the sauce

6 tbsp

low sodium-soy sauce (can also use tamari or coconut aminos)

1 tbsp

hoisin sauce

3/4 tbsp

apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp

honey

1 tsp

toasted sesame oil

2 1/2 tbsp

cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)

1/2 cup

water, plus more as needed to thin out sauce

For the rice and chicken

2 tbsp

toasted sesame oil (or olive oil)

medium boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes

salt and black pepper,

garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp

grated or minced ginger

1 cup

chopped red and green bell peppers

1/2 cup

shredded carrots

1 cup

uncooked Jasmine rice, rinsed and drained (or other long grained rice)

2 cups

water (only 1 cup if cooking in the Instant Pot)

3/4 cup

roasted, unsalted cashews

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Chopped green onions, for garnish