Go Back
+ servings
A bowl of instant pot orange chicken with vegetables and rice.

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Instant Pot Orange Chicken has tender chunks of chicken coated in a sticky-sweet citrus sauce that is every bit as good (or better!) than your favorite Chinese food take-out. Ready in under 30 minutes!
5 from 9 votes
Print Pin
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

Sauce

  • ½ cup orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons cold water

Chicken

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Sliced green onion and sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, orange zest, garlic, and ginger. Set aside until ready to use.

For the chicken

  • Heat the Instant Pot using the saute function. Add the olive oil and all it to heat until fragrant – about 2 minutes.
  • Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the instant pot and saute until it is crisp and golden brown on all sides– about 8 minutes.
  • Turn the Instant Pot off of Saute mode and add the sauce to the chicken. Stir to combine.
  • Attach the lid and ensure the valve is in the “sealing” position. Set the timer to Manual Pressure Cook for 4 minutes.
  • (Optional) When the Instant Pot has finished, remove the chicken to a small bowl but leave the sauce in the pot. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and turn the Instant Pot to the Saute function again. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Add the chicken back to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and/or green onion and serve immediately.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 944mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @bestdinnerrecipes or tag #bestdinnerrecipes!