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    Home » Recipes » Dinners » Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe

    Published: Jan 26, 2022 · Modified: Jan 26, 2022 by Ang Paris · 1 Comment
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    This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is so good, you may never order take out again.
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    This Instant Pot Orange Chicken recipe is delicious and has all the flavor of your favorite take out meal without the expense or the wait. via @jugglingactmamaThis Instant Pot Orange Chicken recipe is delicious and has all the flavor of your favorite take out meal without the expense or the wait. via @jugglingactmama

    My Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe is easy, delicious and comes together in no time. If you loved my Healthy Sesame Chicken, you have to give this a try!

    Top down image of instant pot orange chicken with rice and broccoli in a black bowl. Chopsticks and a napkin are off to the left. A cutting board with sliced oranges and green onions are on the right.
    This is a great way to get the whole family around the dinner table for a fabulous meal.
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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    •  Equipment
    • Slow Cooker Instructions
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • More Easy Chicken Recipes
    • Instant Pot Orange Chicken
    • Instant Pot Orange Chicken
    • Slow Cooker Instructions
    • 💬 Comments

    Chinese food is one of my favorite takeout dishes to make, but in the time it takes you to get someone on the phone and wait for it to come to your house, you could whip up this recipe! This Instant Pot Orange Chicken takes only a few minutes to make, and you’ll have tasty Chinese takeout on your table!

    There are a ton of recipes out there to help you make copycat or just like takeout recipes. But the reality is that most of these recipes take hours to make, and will leave you with a sink full of dishes. This easy Instant Pot Orange Chicken uses your Instant Pot to help cut your cooking time in half and make a dish that requires almost no cleanup!

    There's just something special about this mouthwatering recipe with tender chicken, with sticky orange sauce and a little bit of heat.

    Use my Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set to plan out all of your meals. It's a free download and makes life so much easier!

    Ingredients for orange chicken next to the Instant Pot.

    🧂 Ingredients

    The secret ingredient here really isn't any surprise - it's using fresh oranges for maximum flavor!

    • Chicken breasts or thighs
    • Olive oil
    • Orange juice
    • fresh ginger
    • fresh garlic
    • Brown sugar
    • Soy sauce
    • Sriracha
    • fresh orange
    • Salt and black pepper
    • Cornstarch
    • Green onions (garnish, optional)

    For a little extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪Instructions

    1. Heat Instant Pot on Sauté, add olive oil and heat
    2. Add the chicken, and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
    3. Combine the orange juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, orange zest, and sriracha.
    4. Add orange chicken sauce to the chicken pieces and combine.
    5. Close the lid and select Manual. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Use a 10-minute natural release and turn off the heat.
    6. Select the sauté function, low. 
    7. Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Whisk together to make a cornstarch slurry.
    8. Add the slurry to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. Cook until it begins to thicken. About 2-3 minutes.
    9. Allow it to sit for about 5-7 minutes while the sauce thickens more.

    Tip: If you’re new to using the Instant Pot and want to check to see if your chicken is done, grab a meat thermometer.

    Chicken should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 165-degrees F according to FoodSafety.gov.

    Close up of a bowl filled with rice, broccoli and instant pot orange chicken.

     Equipment

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    • Instant Pot
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk

    Slow Cooker Instructions

    If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can still make this easy recipe! Here's how to do it with a slow cooker:

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, orange zest, and sriracha.
    2. Add the chicken and sauce mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
    3. Cook for 4 hours on LOW, or 2 hours on HIGH.
    4. Add chopped vegetables like carrots, broccoli or even snow peas to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Serve your orange chicken with white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice - even cauliflower rice! You could also serve it with noodles. Garnish with your choice of scallions or toasted sesame seeds.

    More Easy Chicken Recipes

    If you love using an Instant Pot, you'll want to check out this collection of incredible Instant Pot recipes next time. If you're looking for more easy chicken recipes, try one of these:

    Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
    Serve this tender flavorful teriyaki chicken with a veggie stir fry over rice, or part of a noodle bowl. They even make tasty little sliders!
    Get the Recipe >>>
    Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
    Every busy mom needs this quick Chicken and Rice recipe! Cook brown rice, chicken breasts and carrots all at the same time for the perfect easy weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe >>>
    Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken
    Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken is like eating delicious Asian take out right at home. It's so easy!
    Get the Recipe >>>
    Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken
    The whole family will love this instant pot honey bourbon chicken! It's a delicious recipe with tender chicken and sticky sauce that's perfect any night of the week.
    Get the Recipe >>>
    Top down view of Instant Pot bourbon chicken in a bowl next to a black and white towel.
    • Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe
    • Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Recipe
    • Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
    • Baked Eggrolls with Pork and Veggies

    Instant Pot Orange Chicken

    Not ready to make this pressure cooker orange chicken yet? Don’t forget to pin the recipe for later!

    When you do make it, please be sure to tag me on Instagram @jugglingactmama or #jugglingactmama – I’d love to see your pictures! And finally, if you get a chance, please comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Instant Pot Orange Chicken

    This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is so good, you may never order take out again.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: Instant pot orange chicken
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 276kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Dry Measuring Cups
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds chicken breast or thighs chopped into 1-2 inch cubes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ cup orange juice fresh
    • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic fresh, minced
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
    • Zest of 1 orange
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoon orange juice slurry mixture

    Instructions

    • Heat Instant pot on Saute, add olive oil and heat
    • Add the chicken, and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
    • In a small bowl combine the orange juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, orange zest, and sriracha.
    • Add sauce to chicken and stir together until well combined
    • Close the lid to your Instant Pot and select Manual. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Use a 10 minute natural release and turn off the heat.
    • Select the low saute function
    • In a small bowl combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Whisk together until smooth with no lumps to create a slurry.
    • Add the slurry to the Instant Pot and gently stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes until it begins to thicken. About 2-3 minutes.
    • Allow it to sit for 5-7 minutes while the sauce thickens up.
    • Serve with the rice and garnishes of your choice.

    Notes

    Cook time does not reflect the time it will take for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
     

    Slow Cooker Instructions

    If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can still make this recipe! Here's how to do it with a slow cooker:
    1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: orange juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, orange zest, and sriracha.
    2. Add the chicken and sauce mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
    3. Cook for 4 hours on LOW, or 2 hours on HIGH.
    4. Add chopped vegetables like carrots, broccoli, or even snow peas to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. Katie says

      January 26, 2022 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      Sooooo delicious! Love the juice, ginger, zest, sriracha. So easy in the IP or crock pot! Thanks for another awesome recipe.

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