Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and ginger and mix well. Set the bowl aside.

Step 2

Press Sauté on your Instant Pot. Wait for display to read "Hot".

Step 3

Add sesame oil and chicken to the pot. Brown chicken for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the liquid mixture to the Instant Pot and stir to coat chicken.

Step 5

Turn Sauté off and secure the Instant Pot lid.

Step 6

Turn the valve to “sealing” and press manual or Pressure Cook, select high pressure and set time for 4 minutes.

Step 7

Once the Instant Pot is done let it Natural Release the pressure for 10 minutes before moving the valve to "venting" for a quick release.

Step 8

While pressure is releasing, mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl.

Step 9

When pressure has fully released from the Instant Pot, remove the lid and press Sauté.

Step 10

Add the cornstarch mixture to the Instant Pot and stir for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your preference.

Step 11

Serve over white rice.