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Instant Pot® One Pot Chinese Orange Chicken

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Amanda

Equipment

  • Chef’s Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Grater
  • Scissors
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds  Chicken Breast
  • 1 Tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1 cup  Orange Juice
  • 2 Tbsp minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp Water
  • 0.5 tsp  Green Onion

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients for the orange chicken sauce by measuring the orange juice, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and orange zest. Add all of these ingredients into one bowl along with the minced garlic and stir together. Set aside.
  • Chop the chicken breast by simply snipping it into pieces using a pair of scissors. Cut the chicken into pieces about one to two inches big.
  • Add the canola oil to the bowl of the instant pot and select the ‘saute’ function. Once you begin to hear the oil crackle, it is hot! Add the chicken to the pot and allow it to brown slightly (the chicken will never get a deep brown color in an instant pot but will be a slight golden color).
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the bowl of the instant pot along with the chicken. Place the top on the Instant Pot®, turn the vent know to the ‘seal’ position and press the ‘Manual’ function button. Set the timer for 5 minutes and wait! The Instant Pot® will take about 5 to 10 minutes to heat up before the timer begins. Once the timer goes off, allow the Instant pot to sit and naturally release the pressure for 5 minutes. Then, use a long spoon to push the vent knob open to manually release the remaining steam. Remove the Instant Pot® Top.
  • In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch and mix until there are no cornstarch lumps. Pour the mixture into the Instant pot and stir. Select the ‘saute’ function again and cook, constantly stirring the chicken and the sauce until it begins to thicken- about 2-3 minutes. Serve the chicken alone or alongside rice garnished with the green onions! Enjoy hot!