Published 9/1/2021 • Updated 9/19/2022 Need some meal prep ideas? There’s also nothing better than prepping a big batch of shredded chicken in the Instant Pot for the week!
Simple Instant Pot Orange Chicken
If you’re a take-out lover like me, you are going to absolutely adore this Instant Pot Orange Chicken. It’s fresh, easy to make, and bursting with flavor. I mean, you can pretty much just slurp this sauce right up and be satisfied! In this post, we’ll teach you how to make a simple orange chicken Instant Pot recipe that’s served with greens beans (also cooked in the Instant Pot!).
What You Need
Orange chicken is all about the sauce and ours is pretty dang delicious if you ask me. It’s simple, and better-for-you too! Family-friendly: the kids are going to beg for this Instant Pot chicken recipe! Simple, whole ingredients: the sauce is made from basic ingredients and sweetened with orange juice and honey.
Orange juiceSoy sauce (or tamari)HoneySrirachaCornstarch
In addition to the sauce ingredients, you also need chicken breast, green beans, and coconut oil.
How to Make Instant Pot Orange Chicken
How to Thicken Sauce
Finally, the last step to creating orange chicken heaven is to thicken the sauce after cooking the chicken and green beans. The key to cooking the green beans in the Instant Pot is to make sure you don’t cook them too long. After you have cooked the chicken and the sauce, you release pressure from the Instant Pot and place the green beans on top of the chicken. DO NOT mix the green beans with the sauce and chicken. You are going to steam the green beans. When you cover the Instant Pot you simply set the cook time to 0. To do this you must first remove the chicken and beans from the Instant Pot. Then, sprinkle a little bit of corn starch in the Instant Pot at a time while consistently whisking so you don’t end up with chunks. Substitution Idea–> We use corn starch, but feel free to use tapioca flour or arrowroot powder.
Orange Chicken 101
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in this recipe. If you use bone-in chicken thighs, just be sure to remove the bones. After that, just cut the chicken thighs into chunks just like you would with chicken breasts. Healthy Orange Chicken
What should I serve with orange chicken?
We like to serve our orange chicken with a crunchy green vegetable and white rice! Feel free to serve it with:
brown ricequinoacauliflower rice
What vegetables could I substitute in this recipe?
You can really serve any vegetable with this orange chicken! Use your favorite veggie or any of the vegetable options below.
BroccoliCauliflowerHalved brussel sproutsBell Peppers
How long does Instant Pot orange chicken last in the fridge?
This orange chicken will last between 3-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Can I freeze orange chicken?
Yes, you can freeze orange chicken! Simply let the orange chicken cool completely and then place it in an airtight container (stasher bag or meal prep container) and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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