Description

Instant Pot Orange Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring tender chicken accompanied by fluffy rice. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining friends and family. With everything cooked in one pot, cleanup is a breeze, while the delightful orange sauce elevates the chicken to new heights. Enjoy this dish as a quick meal prep option—your leftovers will be just as delicious!

Ingredients

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Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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)
1 cup long grain white rice (rinsed)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and sauté in olive oil in the Instant Pot until browned.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir to combine.
For pot-in-pot cooking, place a trivet above the chicken and set an oven-safe bowl with rinsed rice and water on top.
Close the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
Allow natural pressure release for about 10 minutes before carefully venting.
To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water and add it to the pot while using sauté mode until thickened.
Serve hot over fluffy rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Pressure Cooking
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 295
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg