Healthy Instant Pot® Orange Chicken

Name: Healthy Instant Pot® Orange Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 0.25 cup cornstarch; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 2 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 0.33333334326744 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 0.25 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

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There's no need to order out when you can make sweet and savory orange chicken at home using your Instant Pot®. Serve with steamed rice and a side of broccoli, if desired.

Recipe by thedailygourmet

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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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

Orange Sauce:

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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

499	Calories
30g	Fat
32g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 499
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	39%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 776mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 21mg	107%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 296mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.