Instant Pot Orange Chicken
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Instant Pot Orange Chicken
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Orange Chicken that's so much better than takeout! Tender chicken bites tossed in sticky sauce and citrus glaze is a kid-friendly meal that you can make in the Instant Pot any night of the week.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
For the glaze
- 3 Tablespoons orange juice
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
Garnish
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 orange zested
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot on SAUTE, add the olive oil with chicken pieces. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is mostly cooked.
- Add orange juice to the pot and using a wooden spoon, scrape up the bits on the bottom of the pot so you don't get the burn notice (this is called deglazing). Turn off.
- Add ginger, garlic, sesame oil, tomato paste, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, sugars, and soy sauce to the pot. Do not stir.
- Secure the lid and make sure the vent on top of the pot is set to "SEALING." Select High Pressure (or Manuel) for a cook time of 5 minutes.
- When cook time ends, allow pot to naturally release pressure for ten minutes, then move the valve on top to "VENTING" to release the remaining pressure.
- In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice with cornstarch. Open the lid, stir the chicken and add the slurry to the pot. Select "SAUTE" and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until thick and bubbly.
- Turn off and allow to thicken for 5 minutes. Add sliced green onions and orange zest to the top. Serve over rice.
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Notes
- Recipe tested in 6 qt Instant Pot.
- Swap out the chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer.
- Store leftover orange chicken in an air tight container in the refrigerator. It'll keep for about 3 days.
- Remember to scrape ALL the pieces of chicken from the bottom and sides of your pot before adding the rest of the sauce ingredients. This step prevents getting a "burn notice" when you pressure cook the orange chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
1090mg
(45%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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