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.

  • Cook 25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp tapioca flour
  • salt and 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)
Instructions
  1. Coat chicken with tapioca flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Set Instant Pot to sauté function. Add avocado oil, ginger, and garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Just Date Syrup, orange juice, coconut aminos, sesame oil, chili paste, and chicken bone broth. Mix well.
  5. Close Instant Pot and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
  6. Once done, allow pressure to release naturally (let sit 10-15 minutes), then turn off and open.
by Melissa's Healthy Kitchen