Instant Pot Orange Chicken
A quick Instant Pot orange chicken recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes for a fast and flavorful dinner.
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Instructions
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In a bowl, combine orange juice, zest, garlic, soy sauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, and chili paste; set aside.
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Pat dry and cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
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Start the Instant Pot on sauté mode, add oil, then brown the chicken for approximately 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add a portion of the prepared sauce to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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Combine the chicken with the remaining sauce mixture in the Instant Pot.
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Secure the lid, set the steam release valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
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Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to venting to release any residual pressure.
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Transfer the chicken pieces to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
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Using the Instant Pot's sauté function, bring the sauce mixture to a boil.
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Whisk 2 tablespoons of water with cornstarch, then gradually stir the slurry into the boiling sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency.
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Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken and serve with rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.