Easy and Delicious Healthy Instant Pot Orange Chicken

This Healthy Instant Pot Orange Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that satisfies your cravings for Chinese takeout without all the guilt. It's made with wholesome ingredients and cooked in the Instant Pot for a tender and flavorful result. The orange sauce is tangy, sweet, and sticky, perfect for coating the tender chicken pieces. Serve it over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Directions

1. Select the sauté function on the Instant Pot and heat the olive oil.
2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, orange zest, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
5. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 5 minutes.
6. Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure.
7. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
8. Select the sauté function again and add the cornstarch slurry to the Instant Pot, stirring until the sauce thickens.
9. Serve the Instant Pot Orange Chicken over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.
10. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

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