By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On March 29, 2023

Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice is a simple and delicious way to get dinner on the table with minimal effort. It's a quick and easy way to make instant pot fried rice.

Fragrant jasmine rice, tender chicken, and lots of veggies come together to create a healthy and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. 

I love making quick and simple meals in the instant pot and this instant pot chicken fried rice does not disappoint.

In this post we're covering the ingredients needed to make instant pot chicken fried rice, how to make instant pot chicken fried rice, and tips for making instant pot chicken fried rice.

Don't have an Instant Pot? Try our Gluten-Free Fried Rice recipe instead!

INSTANT POT FRIED RICE RECIPE

I've recreated many of my favorite Asian inspired dishes in my own kitchen, like this instant pot chicken fried rice. I love how I can enjoy take out favorites with no worries about cross contamination, and with full control over the ingredients that I include.

This instant pot chicken fried rice recipe is my newest favorite, and I know you're going to love it too. 

The ingredients used in Asian cooking are generally naturally gluten free, except for soy sauce, which is in everything!

For that reason, take out restaurants aren't a good choice for me, but this instant pot chicken fried rice recipe is so simple to make at home that I don't even mind. 

You will have a delicious pot of instant pot fried rice in less than an hour, and most of that time is completely hands off, letting the instant pot do all of the work. 

INGREDIENTS IN INSTANT POT FRIED RICE

Olive Oil - This is used to cook the eggs and sauté the onions and garlic, right in the instant pot. 

Eggs - Little pieces of scrambled egg are one of my favorite parts of a good fried rice. 

Onion - About a half of a yellow onion, diced, gives great flavor to fried rice in the instant pot.

Garlic - Mince up one clove of garlic for this recipe. You could even add a bit more if you really like garlic. 

Chicken Breast - Cut your chicken into ½ inch cubes. 

Jasmine Rice - I find that fried rice in the instant pot comes out best with this fragrant long grain variety. Substitute any other long grain white rice if you prefer. 

Chicken Broth - This ties all of the other seasonings together, and is the liquid that will cook the rice. 

Carrots - Fresh diced carrots work best as we'll be cooking them along with the rice. 

Frozen Peas - Thaw your peas. We'll add them in at the end to warm through. 

Tamari Sauce - This gluten free soy sauce is absolutely delicious. 

Sesame Oil - Added for flavor after cooking is completed. 

Green Onion - Optional, but sliced green onion is a beautiful addition to your dish. 

If you have any questions about the ingredients in this instant pot chicken fried rice, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you. 

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN FRIED RICE IN AN INSTANT POT

1. Heat oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting, and cook eggs, breaking up as they cook. Remove the eggs from the pot and set aside. 
2. Add more oil to the pot and sauté the onion until translucent. Then add minced garlic and sauté as directed in the recipe card below. 
3. Add cubed chicken to the Instant Pot and brown. It does not need to cook all the way through at this step. 
4. Add rice. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes to let it toast. 
5. Add ¼ cup of chicken broth and scrape off any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add carrots and remaining chicken broth. Do not stir, but make sure that the rice is completely submerged under the broth by pressing it down with a spoon. 
6. Close the lid and seal the valve. Cook on high pressure, and then release the pressure as directed. 
7. Open the lid and stir to combine. Add peas. 
8. Add reserved scrambled eggs, tamari, and sesame oil. Stir to combine and let peas warm up before serving.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions in this instant pot chicken fried rice, please see the recipe below.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE PERFECT INSTANT POT FRIED RICE

Don't substitute the rice in this instant pot chicken fried rice recipe for anything other than a long grain white rice. Short grains will be too starchy, and brown rice will not cook properly with this method. 

Check to be sure that the "keep warm" function of the instant pot is not on. This function keeps the heat on while the pressure is being released, and we don't want that here.

The rice will finish cooking using the residual heat of the instant pot while we wait for the natural release. 

The yellow color of the rice comes from the chicken broth I used, which has a dark yellow color. You can substitute other types of broth, but the flavor and color will be different.

HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP FRIED RICE IN THE INSTANT POT

This recipe can be adjusted to use any sort of protein including shrimp, beef, pork, or even tofu. For beef or pork, simply cook the recipe as directed.

For Tofu or Shrimp, which will take much less time to cook, I'd suggest cooking the protein on the stovetop while the instant pot is running, and adding into the rice at the same time you add the peas.

HOW TO STORE INSTANT POT CHICKEN FRIED RICE

We love making this instant pot chicken fried rice recipe. Our family of four is satisfied and full and we always have leftovers. To store leftover instant pot chicken fried rice, cover it or place it in a container with a lid, and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

If you use shrimp, I wouldn't let it go past 2 days in the fridge.

You can also freeze this instant pot chicken fried rice in a sealed container for up to 3 months. I wouldn't recommend freezing fried rice with shrimp, personally.

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Gluten Free Instant Pot Pepper Steak - Make this savory, Instant Pot Pepper Steak using only a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps. The combination of seasonings, peppers, and steak in this instant pot pepper steak recipe is delicious and incredibly filling.

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