Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (juice from approximately 1 large orange); 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest; 5 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (see Notes); ½ packed cup light brown sugar (see Notes); ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice from approximately 2 large lemons); 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional); 3 tablespoons cornstarch (see Notes); 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado oil, olive oil, etc.); 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces); ¼ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste); cooked white rice (or fried rice); thinly sliced green onions; thin orange slices

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

This takeout-inspired chicken dish comes together in practically no time thanks to the Instant Pot! Sweet and tangy and deliciously tender, just like you'd get at a restaurant.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:25:59 GMT