Instant Pot Garlic-Ginger Chicken
Roasted Sesame Vegetables
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 (3-lb) whole chicken
- 1 cup water
- 2 onions, quartered
Instructions
- Combine oil, garlic powder, ginger, cilantro, and ½ tsp salt in a small bowl.
- Press fingers between skin and flesh of chicken; spread oil mixture under skin over breast and legs.
- Place chicken on top of baking rack in bottom of Instant Pot. Sprinkle with ½ tsp salt. Add water and onions.
- Close and lock pot lid. Turn steam release to Sealing position. Set cook time on Manual HIGH for 20 minutes.
- When timer sounds, turn pot off, and release steam using Natural Release method.
- Remove chicken, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve chicken with onions.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli-cauliflower medley
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp dark sesame oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss vegetables with olive oil and sesame oil on a large rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray; spread in a single layer.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are browned and tender.
- Toss vegetables with soy sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
330
|
140
|
470
|
| Fat (g) | 21 | 11 | 32 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 30 | 3 | 33 |
| Carb (g) | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Sodium (mg) | 410 | 417 | 827 |
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