How to Make Healthy Instant Pot® Orange Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever craved the delicious taste of orange chicken from your favorite Chinese restaurant, but wanted a healthier version you could make at home? Look no further than this Healthy Instant Pot® Orange Chicken recipe! With the help of your Instant Pot®, you can create a tasty, satisfying dish that is packed with flavor and nutrients, and is free from all the excess grease and sodium commonly found in restaurant versions.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (soy-free seasoning sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil.
  • Combine cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl. Toss chicken in the mixture to coat and shake off excess.
  • Saute coated chicken in the hot oil in the pressure cooker pot until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and allow to drain on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Clean out the pressure cooker pot.
  • Turn pressure cooker on again and select Saute function. Combine orange juice, water, vinegar, coconut aminos, cornstarch, sugar, garlic, and ginger in the pot and cook, whisking regularly, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    499 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 776mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 296mg