Let’s get real for a second. There’s a lot going on in our lives right now. Between work, school, kids’ activities, and keeping the house from falling apart – we barely have time to think let alone plan, shop for, and prepare wholesome home-cooked meals seven days a week. At least not without the risk of losing our minds! Thankfully, technology has finally caught up with our busy lives and given us appliances like the Instant Pot that can make wholesome home-cooked meals an easy reality again…even on busy days.
Why the Instant Pot is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread!
There are several electric pressure cookers on the market. I have an Instant pot, but there are many other ‘multi-purpose’ devices. The Instant Pot, for one, has a lot to offer, It can function as a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a steamer, and a yogurt maker, among other things. You won’t need any many other kitchen appliances once you’ve got an Instant Pot. Making delicious meals is easy once you’ve got this cooker.
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The Basics: What is an Instant Pot?
First and foremost, an Instant Pot is a pressure cooker that is a little over-engineered and a whole lot of awesome! Many people mistakenly assume that an Instant Pot is just another fancy name for a pressure cooker, but that is not the case. While a pressure cooker can cook food in just a few minutes, it is not very energy efficient and can be quite dangerous if not used correctly. On the other hand, the Instant Pot is a modern electric pressure cooker that is safe, energy-efficient, and actually lets you walk away from the kitchen while dinner is being made.
20 Minute Chicken Dinners with InstaPot!
This isn’t a food article without a recipe so here it is.
This makes dinner for 4 people.
Ingredients:
4 Chicken thighs (they come out more tender than breasts but you can try it however you see fit)
1 cup of dry white rice
1.5 Cups of water
1 bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables
1/2 bottle of your favorite Asian sauce (I like the mandarin sauce from Panda Express that I get at my local big box store)
2 Tablespoons of butter (can be replaced with oil)
Salt and pepper (I add about a 1/2 tablespoon worth of each of my salt and pepper but you can play with home much you use as you make this recipe in the future)
Add your chicken to the bottom of the pot, and pour in your rice, water, butter, sauce, and seasoning. Cook for 20 minutes under high pressure. While the meal is cooking defrost your veggies in a bowl in the microwave until they are still cold but not frozen. when the Instant Pot is finished and you have released the steam you can add your veggies to the mix and stir for a minute until everything is mixed well and there is rice, veggies, and chicken in every bite. Plate serve and tell us what you thought of the recipe
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As you can see, the Instant Pot is a versatile multi-functional appliance
It is great for making quick and easy dinners. Best of all, it is easy to use and safe to operate. Since the Instant Pot is a pressure cooker that takes complete control of the heat, and steam levels, unlike a stovetop pressure cooker which you are in control of, it is less risky and messy than the conventional pressure cooker. If you are in the market for a quick and easy way to make 20-minute chicken dinners at home, you can’t go wrong with an Instant Pot!
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