How to Cook Orange Chicken in Instant Pot (Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe)

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Add vegetable oil to the Instant Pot and sauté ginger, garlic, and onion until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces to the pot and brown them slightly.

Stir in hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, black pepper, and orange juice.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for a specified time.

Release the pressure and thicken the sauce with cornflour if needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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