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Instapot Orange Chicken

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Cook Time
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Total Time 45 hrs
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Estimated Cost: $  20
Calories: 350
Best Season: Year-round
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
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
    • For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest (Freshly grated)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (Minced)
    • For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Green onions (Sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (Toasted)
Instructions
    Preparing the Chicken
  1. 1
    Coat the ChickenIn a large bowl, combine diced chicken with flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss until chicken is evenly coated.
  2. 2
    Sear the ChickenSet 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.
    3. Making the Sauce
  3. 3
    Combine Sauce IngredientsIn a separate bowl, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, orange zest, garlic, and ginger.
  4. 4
    Cook the Chicken with SauceTurn 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.
  5. 5
    Quick Release and Final TouchesPerform a quick release of the pressure, carefully remove the lid, and stir the chicken to coat evenly with the sauce.
    6. Serving
  6. 6
    Plate and GarnishServe 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.
Keywords: Instapot, Orange Chicken, quick meals, fusion cuisine, citrus flavors
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