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Instant Pot Orange Chicken
This takeout-inspired chicken dish comes together in practically no time thanks to the Instant Pot! Sweet and tangy and deliciously tender, just like you'd get at a restaurant.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Cheryl Malik📖 40aprons
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●whisk
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, 5 cloves garlic, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ packed cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (if using) to medium mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until fully incorporated. Set aside.
fresh orange zest1 tablespoongarlic (minced)5 clovesgrated fresh ginger (optional)1 teaspoon
2
Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil, distributing oil across bottom of Instant Pot insert. Heat oil until shimmering, then add 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt over.
neutral oil (avocado oil, olive oil, etc.)1 tablespoonboneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces)2 pounds
3
Stir to incorporate ingredients, then sauté chicken ⏱️ 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is just opaque around edges.
4
Add orange glaze mixture to Instant Pot and stir to incorporate.
5
Secure lid on Instant Pot with vent in Sealing position. Set Instant Pot to Manual High Pressure for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Instant Pot will pressurize, then 5-minute cook time will begin.
6
Meanwhile, add 3 tablespoons cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water to small bowl. Whisk ingredients together vigorously until fully combined. Set aside.
cornstarch (see Notes)3 tablespoonswater3 tablespoons
7
When 5-minute cook time ends, carefully Quick Release pressure and remove Instant Pot lid. Use caution - any escaping steam will be very hot.
8
Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Pour cornstarch slurry into Instant Pot and stir to incorporate. Continue stirring 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
cornstarch (see Notes)3 tablespoons
9
Once sauce has thickened, portion chicken and sauce into serving bowls with cooked white rice. Garnish each serving with thinly sliced green onions and thin orange slices if desired. Serve immediately.
cooked white rice (or fried rice)thinly sliced green onionsthin orange slices
Nutrition Facts
calories
453 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
30 g
sodium Content
993 mg
protein Content
50 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
145 mg
carbohydrate Content
40 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
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