Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

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Craving Chinese takeout? Make your own Instant Pot Orange Chicken that's gluten free, dairy free, and naturally sweetened with Just Date Syrup. Easy to make with or without an instant pot and family friendly for a weeknight dinner idea.

Ingredients

 
 
  • 1 LB chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 TBSP tapioca flour
  • Salt + pepper
  • 1 TBSP Avocado oil
  • 1-2 TSP Sesame oil
  • 2 TSP minced Garlic
  • 1 TSP minced Ginger
  • 3/4 CUP Fresh orange juice + 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 3 TBSP coconut aminos (soy or tamari work, too)
  • 2 TBSP Just Date Syrup
  • 1 TSP chili paste
  • 1/2 CUP chicken bone broth or water 
  • Coat your chicken with tapioca flour salt + pepper
  • Set instant pot to sauté function
  • Add avocado oil, ginger, and garlic and sauté for a minute
  • Add in chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes
  • Add in just date syrup, orange juice, coconut aminos, sesame oil, chicken bone broth, and mix
  • Close instant pot and set to high pressure for 5 minutes
  • Once done let pressure release on its on (let sit 10-15 minutes) then turn off and open