Instant Pot Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Questions & Reviews

1. Paul S says:

   Step 3, are you sure the rice is added then? I don’t see how you can add cornstarch later in the recipe if rice is already added? Thanks
2. Holly says:

   My family and I did not find this very flavorful. The broccoli was mush, to the point where my teenage son asked if there really was broccoli in there. If I were to make this again, I would steam the broccoli on my own and add it after the rest of the food was cooked, more like a topping. I will keep trying your dishes!
3. Cyd says:

   The rice is not added to the recipe. You serve the Instant Pot Cashew Chicken over cooked and prepared rice.
4. Ken says:

   The broccoli looks terrible. Almost brown. Extrememly overcooked.
5. Nicole says:

   I suggest cooking way less time so that the broccoli, peppers, and cashews aren’t mushy and overdone.
6. Lauren says:

   Bummer! Totally overcooked at 8 mins- next time I will do it maybe half that! Thanks for the recipe though- flavors were great!!
7. Douglas says:

   Aloha! I concur. I had all ingredients at home except for the broccoli. After running to the store and selecting the finest broccoli crowns. I carefully followed directions and questioned that 8 minutes was too long (especially since you pre-browned the chicken, but I had failed to read the comments... Lesson learned. I had a pot full of moss green mush. While the flavors were very good (I did add a little ginger for kick and omitted the red pepper but used pepper flakes) we were so disappointed with the appearance and texture. I will use the recipe again but definitely cut down on the cooking time. Mahalo~
8. Wendy Steward says:

   May I cut all of your recipes in half using the 3 qt duo instapot?
9. Patricia says:

   Why do you add thee cashews while cooking. I( thought they were added after cooking for the crunch. I tried making this years ago on stove top
10. Mindy says:

    Very bland. Don’t put broccoli and cashews in until after 8 minute cooking time. They were both mush. Next time I would add them while the sauce is thickening.
11. Mindy says:

    Very bland. Don’t put broccoli and cashews in until after 8 minute cooking time. They were both mush. Next time I would add them while the sauce is thickening.
12. Lisa Samples says:

    I love this recipe! Even my mother, who does not care for this type of dish, loves it! I typically do not buy fresh broccoli, so cook the chicken then throw frozen broccoli in at the last minute, sautéing in the instant pot. I sometimes use frozen chicken tenderloins and cook @ 25 minutes without cashews and broccoli. Turns out great! I use this recipe in my menu rotation about once every two weeks. Another great job, ladies!
13. Cathy says:

    This was great. I followed your suggestion of steaming broccoli and adding to the pot at the end. It was perfect. I’m wondering if I were to double this recipe would cooking time be the same?
14. Momma Cyd says:

    Yes, same cooking time.
15. SF says:

    Going to try the recipe this week for dinner guests. If adding the pepper and broccoli at the end does the chicken itself still need to cook for 8 minutes?
16. Momma Cyd says:

    Yes, to cook the chicken through.
17. ANITA FARRAR says:

    The vegetables were mushy. I was very disappointed. Followed recipe exactly. Not as tasty as I'd hoped.

    
18. Jess says:

    When making into a freezer meal, are you cooking the meat first or is it raw when you throw it into the freezer bags?
19. Momma Cyd says:

    You are putting the chicken into the freezer bag raw when making this into a freezer meal.
20. Michael Baron says:

    This was absolutely wonderful and delicious.

    
21. Joyce says:

    Pressure cook time was way too long. Broccoli and cashews were too soft. Suggest 0 for pressure cook time