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Instant Pot Orange Chicken

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner Chinese
Instant Pot Orange Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 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
Instructions
1
Activate the pressure cooker's multi-functional capabilities by turning it on and selecting the Saute mode.
2
Add a small amount of oil to the pot, allowing it to heat up.
3
In a separate bowl, blend together cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and Chinese five-spice powder.
4
Thoroughly coat the chicken pieces with the mixture, ensuring they are evenly covered before discarding any excess.
5
Place the coated chicken in the heated oil within the pressure cooker pot and sauté until it reaches a golden brown color, approximately 10 minutes.
6
Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet lined with paper towels for easy draining.
7
Empty the pressure cooker pot, removing any residual food particles.
8
Re-activate the pressure cooker and re-select the Saute mode.
9
In a separate container, combine orange juice, water, vinegar, coconut aminos, cornstarch, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
10
Cook the mixture in the pressure cooker pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency, approximately 5-10 minutes.
11
Add the cooked chicken back into the pot and toss it with the sauce to coat the meat evenly.