Instapot Orange Chicken
Description
Instapot Orange Chicken is a scrumptious blend of citrusy flavors with a whisper of sweetness, providing a delightful fusion dish that merges Asian-inspired flavors with modern convenience. Perfect for busy weekdays, this dish delivers all the magic of take-out with a healthier homemade twist.Ingredients
For the Chicken
For the Sauce
For Garnish
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken
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Coat the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine diced chicken with flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss until chicken is evenly coated.
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Sear the Chicken
Set the Instapot to sauté mode and add vegetable oil. Once heated, add the coated chicken in batches and sear until browned but not cooked through.
Searing in batches prevents overcrowding.
Making the Sauce
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Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, garlic, and ginger.
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Cook the Chicken with Sauce
Turn off sauté mode and pour the sauce mixture over the seared chicken. Secure the lid, ensuring the valve is set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
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Quick Release and Final Touches
Perform a quick release of the pressure, carefully remove the lid, and stir the chicken to coat evenly with the sauce.
Serving
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Plate and Garnish
Serve the orange chicken over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Best served immediately for optimal flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16gg25%
- Saturated Fat 2.5gg13%
- Trans Fat 0gg
- Cholesterol 80mgmg27%
- Sodium 800mgmg34%
- Potassium 450mgmg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 30gg10%
- Dietary Fiber 1gg4%
- Sugars 18gg
- Protein 24gg48%
- Vitamin A 4% IU
- Vitamin C 35% mg
- Calcium 4% mg
- Iron 10% mg
- Vitamin D 0% IU
- Vitamin E 8% IU
- Vitamin K 4% mcg
- Thiamin 15% mg
- Riboflavin 10% mg
- Niacin 25% mg
- Vitamin B6 20% mg
- Folate 8% mcg
- Vitamin B12 0% mcg
- Biotin 0% mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 10% mg
- Phosphorus 20% mg
- Iodine 0% mcg
- Magnesium 6% mg
- Zinc 8% mg
- Selenium 25% mcg
- Copper 10% mg
- Manganese 15% mg
- Chromium 0% mcg
- Molybdenum 0% mcg
- Chloride 0% mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe is adaptable to dietary preferences. You can swap chicken thighs for chicken breast or tofu for a vegetarian option.
Instapot, Orange Chicken, quick meals, fusion cuisine, citrus flavors
