Skip takeout & try this Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe! It’s made with fresh ingredients, and it’s done in no time at all! I always make this recipe when I need something quick and nutritious. I like to serve the orange chicken over my recipe for instant pot coconut rice and you’re in for a real treat! Make it with me!
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Yield: 6 servings
Instant Pot Orange Chicken
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup orange juice (from 1 large orange)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or honey or pure maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs or tenders)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Pour the 1 tablespoon olive oil into the Instant Pot and turn on saute mode. Once the pot is hot, add the chicken and brown it for 4-5 minutes. The chicken will not brown too much in the Instant Pot, but this step adds flavor. Press Cancel to turn off the Instant Pot.
- Pour the orange sauce into the Instant Pot with the chicken. Stir and scrape up any bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the steam release valve to the sealing position. Manually set the time for 4 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and In a small bowl, stir together the 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Pour this cornstarch slurry into the Instant Pot and turn on saute mode. Stir until the sauce thickens. This should only take a minute or two. Serve over rice and enjoy.
