Better-Than-Takeout Orange Chicken
By :Chop Secrets
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
Better-Than-Takeout Orange Chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce preferably brown sugar flavored
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup orange marmalade
For Serving:
  • 2 cups Cooked rice
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
Better-Than-Takeout Orange Chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce preferably brown sugar flavored
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup orange marmalade
For Serving:
  • 2 cups Cooked rice
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
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Votes: 115
Rating: 3.96
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Instructions
  1. Combine chicken, BBQ sauce, orange juice and soy sauce in the pot and stir to combine.
  2. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  3. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 5 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized chunks.
  6. Remove 1/4 cup of cooking liquid and mix with cornstarch.
  7. Stir cornstarch slurry, chicken and orange marmalade into the pot for 5-6 minutes until sauce has thickened, returning to SAUTE mode as needed.
  8. Serve over cooked rice garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

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