Go Back
–+ servings
orange chicken in instant pot

Instant Pot Orange chicken with broccoli

An Asian-inspired orange chicken recipe made in the Instant pot for a quick and easy dinner everyone will love.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine Asian
Servings 5
Calories 699 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds of boneless chicken approx. 5-6 pieces
  • 2 cups of fresh broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of orange zest
  • 1/2 cup of orange juice unsweetened
  • 1 cup of chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
  • pinch of salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of sriracha (optional)

Slurry

  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil, garlic, chicken and ginger into the instant pot and sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and the water completely to make a slurry.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients (except the broccoli and slurry), and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 14 minutes.
  • Once the countdown has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Open the Instant pot and stir in the slurry and the broccoli.
  • Press the Sauté button again for 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
  • Let the orange chicken rest for 10 minutes on the Keep Warm function.
  • Taste to add salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 699kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 68gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 256mgSodium: 668mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.