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

Looking for a flavorful and easy dinner recipe to try in your Instant Pot? Look no further than this Instant Pot Spicy Orange Chicken! This dish is packed with tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. It's the perfect combination of tender chicken, zesty orange, and a kick of heat that will leave you wanting more.

With the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can have this delicious meal on the table in no time. The pressure cooking method al...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon hot chili sesame oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium tamari
  • ¼ cup spicy chili sauce (such as Maggi® Masala)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup chicken broth, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons aji mirin sweet rice cooking wine (such as Kikkoman®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat sesame oil in the pot and add onion. Saute, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add broccoli, garlic, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, ginger, and orange zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in orange juice, tamari, chili sauce, and honey. Stir in chicken. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk cornstarch with chicken broth until dissolved.
  • Pull chicken and vegetables out of the sauce using a large slotted spoon. Place pressure cooker back on Saute mode. Cook until sauce starts bubbling; add cornstarch mixture. Let sit for 1 minute, stir, and turn pressure cooker off.
  • Stir aji mirin into the sauce. Add chicken and vegetables back in.

    • Nutrition

    340 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 2693mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 416mg

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