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Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken - Low Carb, Keto , Paleo

"Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fry - easy ONE PAN dish perfect for weeknights. Best of all, authentic flavors & better & healthier than Chinese restaurant takeout...."

INGREDIENTS
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 - 1-1/4 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 pieces), cut into bite-sized chunks)
2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
4-6 dried red chili peppers
2/3 cup roasted cashews (or roasted peanuts)
1 red bell pepper (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
1 zucchini (chopped into halves)
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish (optional))
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 cup water
1-2 teaspoon granulated low carb sweetener (, OR honey for paleo )
1 teaspoon five spice powder
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum ((use 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder for paleo))
1 Tablespoon water
Cooked rice (, cauliflower rice, zoodles, quinoa or noodles)
Lunch containers
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