Instant Pot Orange Chicken – 30 Minutes [Video]

Paula - bell'alimento

I'm always looking for new instant pot recipes! Love the flavors in this recipe!

Stephanie

Oh my. This looks amazing, Can't wait to try ut!

Jenn @ Peas and Crayons

HECK YES! I need to try this IP-o-goodnesss stat! Love it girly!

Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

This is one of our favorite take out dishes! Can't wait to try this one at home!

Dee

This looks so much better than takeout!

Maryanne | the little epicurean

I need to get myself an Instant Pot pronto!

Arman @ thebigmansworld

NEED this for dinner tonight!

Megan @ MegUnprocessed

Love one pot dinners! So easy!

KdonnRN

So I made this for dinner tonight. I did add some red and green pepper and onion. This is only the second dish I have made in the IP. I would like to know how to cook the chicken without the vegs disintegrating. The last thing I made was Sweet potato, coconut chicken curry. The time called for 15 mins under pressure. The vegetables disintegrated. Same thing with this recipe on the poultry setting for only 7 mins. Do you, or anyone else out there have a solution for this? BTW, the flavor was awesome. Served over Cauli-rice.

Rachel

Can we add the rice to the pot all together?

Shannon

I try to avoid vegetable oil. Do you know if this recipe would work with olive oil?

Gayle

Yum! I didn't have tomato sauce, so I used tomato paste and added some more orange juice. I will probably add some red pepper flakes next time since I like ?! I made enough for a several meals, and I can't wait to see how this sauce carmelizes when I heat it up on the stove tomorrow night. Definitely going into my Pepper Plate file!

Nancy

Can I make it without a pressure cooker? My husband's brother was burned from a pressure cooker and he won't have one in the house

Theodora Pace

Hi there I am making this tonight for dinner, just got my new instant pot duo! Can i double the recipe?

Kayla

I am new to the instant pot and this is the third recipe I've tried making and so far, the best! We had it over white rice. We made 2 substitutions, sesame oil instead of vegetable oil and tomato paste and some water instead of tomato sauce. I'll use tomato sauce when I make it again. The paste seemed to make the sauce a little thicker, and once I added the corn starch it got really thick-we just added a little more water, since we used fresh squeezed oranges and ran out of juice. Maybe I didn't use enough water to thin the paste, I'm not the best cook! Either way, this had great flavor and turned out really good!

Erin

Any suggestions on substitutions for the soy sauce? Allergic :(

Julia

Just made this last night for a big family supper and everyone loved it !! Great recipe thanks !!

Kit

Can this be done with frozen chicken breast tenderloins? What modifications should I make?

Jill

Strangely, although I have an instant pot, on the poultry setting I could not program it for less than 10 minutes. So instead I chose manual on high pressure for 7 minutes and it was burnt on the bottom of the pot. Next time I'll try medium pressure I guess. Otherwise it is delicious and I'll be making it again.

Amy

This is my second time making this dish. We LOVED it the first time which was just last week. We have been craving it again so making it tonight. However, I would like to double the recipe in my insta pot. Do I need to add more time to the poultry setting? Would it need more than 7 min for 4lbs of chicken?

Lynn Kershaw-Smith

Sounds wonderful, I can't wait to try this! For the person looking for a soy sauce substitute: https://www.google.ca/amp/www.geniuskitchen.com/amp/recipe/soy-sauce-substitute-216380#ampshare=http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/soy-sauce-substitute-216380

Shirley

My instant pot doesn’t have a poultry setting - any suggestions?

Carla

I LOVE orange chicken but Wow. 1/2 cup of sugar is A LOT!! I’m going to try and make this Whole30 compliant, eliminating the sugar and using chopped dates, and substituting coconut aminos for the soy.

Andrea

I forgot to thaw my chicken today! Can I make this with frozen chicken as long as I can cut the breasts up?

John

Excellent instructions. Have not tried it yet, but plan to soon.

kclementsdvm

Can you do the rice at the same time but as "pot in pot" over the chicken?

Shianne

Delicious ? Only thing I did different was substitute liquid aminos for soy sauce.

Jen

Trying this tonight...it’s my first Instapot attempt! Mine doesn’t have a poultry setting though so i selected Meat/Stew...should this work ok?

Stephanie Amberger

My husband and I are always looking for ways we can cook tasty, healthy meals in our Instant pot. Well we made this last night. It was so easy and amazing and spot on for the flavors. This is what we call a KEEPER. We are so blessed to have found your blog and look forward to making more of your outstanding recipes! P.S. I followed the recipe to a T. Thank you so much, Stephanie

Abby

My IP Duo doesn’t have an “adjust” button so for the sauté setting, how do i get it to say more?

Jami

The tomato sauce was overpowering so we added additional sriracha, orange zest, squeezed an orange slice over the chicken once plated and added ginger powder. Then it was phenomenal! I love how easy this recipe is to tweak to your liking. It makes a really great Asian chicken base. Next time, however, I may cook it with half as much tomato sauce and add more sriracha as well as add some whole ginger. Thank you for this recipe!

SBakes

Home run! In a family of 5, it's hard to find new recipes that everyone likes. I made this for a night when everyone would be eating at different times due to our crazy schedules. Each person commented about how much they liked it, even my picky 13 year old! She even declared it better than the takeout from the local Chinese restaurant. Will definitely make it again and give some of your other recipes a try. Thanks! FYI: I tripled everything, but next time I could get away with triple the chicken and double the sauce. I browned the chicken in a skillet before adding to the InstantPot and added the cornstarch slurry at the end. I also steamed some broccoli and added that before serving. So easy!

Lou

it would be nice if you could just download and print out the recipe. there is way too much crap going on to just print this out.

Penny

I love that this turned out with the flavor of natural oranges and not tasting like an orange jelly was melted on the top. The flavors are amazing. Great job on this recipe & thanks for sharing.

Lisa Pratte

My daughter-in-law loves Orange Chicken. We are giving her and my son and Instant Pot for Christmas and I am going to include this for them to try! Sounds great! No rating because we did not try it.

K8 Mitchell

My mini instant pot arrives tomorrow. This will be my first recipe to try. Can’t wait!

Shannon

I use minced garlic when cooking, do you know approx how many tsp or tbsp it would equal? Tia!

Mandy

I made this last night (first dish in my new Instant Pot) and it was great! I did use minced garlic and a lot of it, 2-3 tablespoons actually. We like a lot of garlic in our dishes and it was perfect. I was feeding a crowd of 6 and hoping for leftovers for a few days so I doubled the recipe and increased the cooking time to 10 minutes. It was so good that unfortunately there were only enough leftovers for one big lunch or maybe two small lunches if you really stretch it!

Kourtney

Wow! My first recipe in my new Instant Pot and it turned out amazing. My husband and I loved it. I followed the recipe exactly as it was and it was delicious. Thank you!

Katie

If i couldn’t find no added sugar and i use regular orange juice with no pulp how much do i reduce from the sugar

Charlcie

What is a serving size? It says serves 6 but not how much. Is it 1cup per serving? Thanks.

Sara

Tried making this today and I got then got “burn” message before it got up to pressure. I have an 8qt do I needn’t more liquid?

Jennifer Shugart

This looks so delicious!

Jen

Am I missing something or does this not say how much chicken?

Michelle

Made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing! I added some bell pepper at the end along with the green onion and cooked them with the sauce. I think some pineapple added at the end would be good too! Thank you for this great recipe!!

GEORGE G JAMES

my instant pot doesnt have poultry setting (mini) is beef,stew about same ?

jeremy smith

Hello! Just tried this for my first ip recipe. I really enjoyed it but have a question. The recipe says it makes 6 servings. I didnt see a serving size though. I only ask because the wife and i track what we eat. Thanks!

MamaC

What size instapot do you use? Do I need more liquid when cooking in my 8 qt size?

Stacy Frey

This was my first IP meal and it was a hit! Now that I have the base recipe down I know the tweaks I’ll make next time. I put this over cauliflower rice and it was fantastic!!

Jeannine

New to the instapot. Will this work in the "mini" version of the instapot lux series?

Keli

First time using the instant pot, would it change the cook time if I used chicken thighs instead?

Beth Ludlow

Loved it & so did the hubs. It’s going to be in our regular rotation from now on. I switched the sugars to coconut palm sugar & only 1/3 c and thought that was just about right sweetness wise. Also added some green beans when I put in the corn starch. So good!! Than you for the recipe!!

Tamara

I'm really excited to try this recipe, I miss Orange Chicken from P.E. and this looks like it's a close match. I do have one question, do you think I could substitute Honey for the Sugar? Thank you.

Ise Rod

THANK YOU, Thank You, thank u! This was a huge hit, for all 7 of us to like it, I'd say that was a successful IP recipe! Only bad thing I can say is that there certainly ain't no leftovers to enjoy later, not with my big family! Just found ur site, looking fwd to trying more of the recipes you've posted. This was only my 4th meal in my Crockpot Express Pot and fortunately, it was a success, first 2 times not so much. Definitely still getting over the learning curve so very grateful for great recipe sites such as yours. Gracias!

Sarah k

Made this tonight really enjoyed it - a little too much sauce - if I increase the chicken to 3lbs and keep the liquid the same do you think it will work? Same cooking time? Thank you I just got my instant pot today!

Nicole

Turned out really good! I used Xyla...a natural sweetener...no sugar!

Ellen Landphere

Still learning with my Instant Pot I got fir Christmas. Just made this tonight... HOME RUN! We loved it and hubby went for seconds - so it's a keeper for sure! Thanks for the great recipe!

Beth

I made this for the second time tonight. It's a huge hit! Tonight, after I got the recipe half way made, I realized I didn't have tomato sauce. I used a can of tomato soup instead and it worked great! It tastes basically exactly the same as the first time I made it. Just wanted to let the world know in case they run into the same problem!

Susan

Tried this tonight and it turned out great! I used peanut oil, my go-to oil for anything remotely Asian. I added about a tablespoon fresh grated ginger, because I had it on hand, and would definitely recommend it in this. I subbed crushed red pepper instead of Sriracha for heat. And I mixed in some lightly steamed broccoli at the end (because my favorite restaurant version has broccoli). Best homemade orange chicken I’ve ever had!

Erika

would it be the same if I did a quick pressure release or do I need to wait the 10 minutes?

Mikel

Happy Thursday! I have a question . I prefer to brown my meat on the stove top, as opposed to the IP (yes, I know that somewhat defeats that "one pot" purpose). I can just brown a lot of meat faster way. Here's the question: When I brown outside of the pot, do I have to adjust cooking times or do anything special when I add the meat to the IP to make my recipe, as the pot is not yet heated (like it would have been if I browned the meat in the IP)?

Lee

We made this last night with pork instead of chicken, and it was very good.

Amber McCarty

This recipe looks super yummy! I want to take sugar out and substitute it....I tried looking in the comments didn't see one but maybe I missed it. I was thinking of using honey to replace the white sugar and maple syrup to replace the brown sugar. And if so would the measurements be the same? Any thoughts or recommendations? TIA!!

Brent R.

No big deal, but the fractions in the instructions don't seem to add up for the OJ. We start out with 1 cup and add 2/3 cup, leaving 1/3 cup - but the instructions say to save the other half. Later, we add 1/4 cup of OJ. It's all a bit confusing. :)

Denise

Excellent! Made this last night with the addition of ginger and pineapple and it was fantastic. We were hoping for leftovers but it was too good to resist seconds! Looking forward to trying some more of your posted recipes. Thanks for sharing!

RaeAnn

Could you use fresh squeezed orange juice for this recipe?

Debbie

This looks awesome - can’t wait to try it! I have a couple of questions: 1) is lite soy sauce the same as low sodium soy sauce? 2) is there a substitute for rice wine? Thank you

Ryan

So my wife was wanting an instant pot. I got one yesterday and began looking for recipes online. I came across this one (and I LOVE orange chicken) and decided I’d make it for lunch today. Nothing but clean plates afterward. This was by far superior to any Chinese restaurant’s orange that I’ve ever eaten. I’m also a huge fan of General Tso’s chicken and saw that you have a recipe for that.... YESSS!!!! Thanx

Adriane

What do I do if I don’t have rice wine? I couldn’t find it at the grocery store. I wanted to make this tonight but not sure what to do about the rice wine substitute. Thanks!

Jennifer

Made this tonight. This was the first time using my ip. I did not add the tomato sauce, and I only used 1/4 cup of sugar. I also added garlic chili sauce for the spice. It was delicious!

Lanet

This is simple to make, quick, and delicious. I used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and it turned out great. It’s a keeper recipe for this household.

Pennie Paxton

I cooked this tonight. My second instant pot meal. Your photos, instructions, and videos made this meal a delicious success! We had over brown rice and broccoli on the side. I’m so glad to have found your site. Thank you for sharing your talent! I will definitely share this with friends and family! I made just as instructed.

Carolyn

I tried this recipe tonight as my first attempt at using an instant pot. It was delicious! My husband and I loved it, and my 2 year old actually asked if I would make it again tomorrow! Um, yeah, that was a first. I didn’t have any rice wine, so I had to omit that ingredient but tried to follow the rest of the recipe closely, opting for organic chicken breasts, and including the tomato sauce. I was a little skeptical that this would be as tasty as restaurant style (as in my experience that is usually breaded and less healthy), but I actually think I liked this better! Thanks so much for the recipe! I will definitely make this dish again.

Abby

I made this last night and it was perfection! Way better than any take out place! Adding this to the list to make again and again-thank you so much for a great recipe! Trying your sweet and sour chicken next as that is one of our all time favorites!!

Marc Brunette

Tried it tonight with brown rice. Love the flavour.

Larry Edens

I made this last night. I couldn't find rice wine at the grocery store and didn't have time to search elsewhere, so I just bought my favorite white wine, Kendall Jackson chardonnay. I know that's not that dry, but it worked! Other than that I followed the recipe. Except I mistakenly doubled the Sriracha sauce. This was the first recipe in our Instant Pot. It was a little hot, but still delicious! After reading many of the comments, I'll try to reduce the sugar by half. Orange Chicken was one of my favorites when we go out. That is breaded. This is not and I didn't miss it one bit. My wife said that we should make this often. I will! Thank you

Allan

amazing dish!

Andi

Does it say anywhere how many people this serves?

Sierra

Just made this in 8 qt Power Cooker Plus (similar to Instant Pot). I used liquid aminos instead of soy sauce and 1/2 was tbs rice wine vinegar instead of rice wine since it seemed to have plenty of sweet to balance. Halved the brown sugar. Did not use tomato sauce but used the sriracha. Browned the chicken on the stove instead of in the cooker. This was DELICIOUS! Plenty of sauce. A huge hit! Can’t wait to make it again.

ALA

AM PREGATIT!SOTUL A RAMAS INCANTAT!MERSI!

Amy

Delicious flavor and my husband said, "Keep this recipe - it's one to make again!" One question, though, many times when you order orange chicken, it's has a crispy coating on it - did I miss a step or is this one without that crunchy bit? It's hard to tell from your picture. Thanks!

KW

This was great! I fed this to 5 kids (one nine year old, three six year olds, and one three year old). Everyone liked it. I did 1/2 the sugar based on other reviews. I think it was probably even better with more sugar, but I loved it at 1/2 sugar. I used arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch.

Cindy Cieluch

Just finished my meal and yummmmmm. Only thing I’ll add next time is sesame seeds on top! Thank you for sharing!

Hope Smith

I was wondering about using Panda Express orange chicken sauce. Only because my teenager loves their sauce. It would be healthier to cook the chicken this way instead of frying it.

Peggy Chance

After reading all the rave reviews, I made this for dinner last night (as written but a little lighter on the garlic an hot sauce and 1 T of ginger paste). Excellent!! My husband loved it exactly as written. I mentioned adding some green pepper to the leftovers and he nixed it. I love green pepper so might give it a try. Thanks for the recipe. A winner in our house.

Fayeza Mohyuddin

I'm making this recipe it's in 5min pressure right now

Sally

Please stop posting these pictures as you are making me hungry! The dishes all look delicious and I like that the instapots reduce the cook time and make for low maintenance cooking. I think most people enjoy a home-cooked meal (and it’s not difficult to learn how to cook if you can read and/or watch a video), but they don’t have the time. I know someone who bought an instapot and they use it a lot. In fact, they’ve found some great recipes and have been on a cooking spree.

Sheri

Excellent recipe just as written. My family loved it

Michelle L

Exceptional! Husband asked me to add it to my rotation of his favorites. I fresh squeezed my oranges and used liquid aminos in place of soy sauce but otherwise followed everything else - fresh grated ginger, garlic, orange zest, tomato sauce, shiracha, etc served over jasmine rice. Planning to make it for a friend (and her family) who's having surgery. Thank you for blessing us all with this deliciousness!

H T

Turned out very tasty! Served it with rice and steamed broccoli. The only thing I changed was using 1/4 c of tomato sauce instead of 1/2 c. Great recipe!

Jenny

This was a huge hit at my house! Thank you!!!

John

That was a delicious recipe, I followed it exactly except I went a little heavier on the ginger, I also took your advice and browned the chicken thighs on stovetop for that nice browned look. This is definitely going into one of the top rotations! Thanks!

Linda

I’m going to try it tonight but I’m a little confused. When do you add the orange juice because is has it with the sauce ingredients and then at the end with corn starch???? How can you mix with corn starch when you have already added the orange juice?

Ann

This dish was fabulous! I browned my chicken on the stovetop only because I was making brown rice in my Instant Pot at the same time. I thought the chicken was a bit dry because I kept it on the stove too long. I only had tomato paste and was happy to see in reviews that this worked fine mixed with water, and replaced the soy sauce with liquid aminos, and sesame oil in place of vegetable. I also added the tbsp of fresh ginger (I wouldn't skip this, the flavor stood out wonderfully!), and only put in the 1/4 c of brown sugar, which we thought was plenty sweet! We added some frozen stir fry veggies at the end and lots of green onions. Funny that others made this for someone recovering from surgery, my boyfriend requested this as he is recovering from wrist surgery. I will definitely make this again!

Lisa Hiatt

I received this recipe from a friend and have made it twice already. I mixed breast and thighs the first time, and just thighs the second time. Both came out wonderful. So easy and the combination of sweet and spicy is perfect. The bright orange taste really makes this dish!! It is a keeper for sure!!! Thank you!!

Olga

Hi, I am trying to see how to adjust cooking times if you are using bone in drumsticks? Looks like it should be 22 mins, (in the instantpot), does that sound right to you? Thank you

Brett Bobley

That was quite good, thanks! I did notice that my chicken pieces (thigh meat) ended up falling apart. So I didn't see chunks of meat like in your photo. It was more like a shredded chicken. I will try chicken breast next time to see if I get different results.

Cat

This was delicious and very simple to make. Thank you for the recipe. I used a tightly packed 1/8 cup dark brown sugar and it was plenty sweet but my orange juice was from concentrate if that makes a difference. I used pre-minced ginger and very little Sriracha but then I enjoyed dousing mine with more Sriracha after.

cabntmkr

This orange chicken recipe is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing it.

Susan

Very good, but I did have a problem maybe you could help me with. I dried my chicken but it rendered so much liquid as I tried to sauté. So I let it dry in the pot and sadly it over cooked the chicken and it got stringy. Your thoughts?

Jenny

I’m preping the ingredients now, and was wondering about how much orange zest do you use? The oranges at the store today were HUGE and I can’t imagine using all of it.

Elisabeth Harbourt

I won't buy the frozen stuff from Costco any more. This recipe is by far so much better! I keep a fresh root of ginger in my freezer that is cut up in pieces and this makes it a cinch to grate up a tablespoon for dishes like this after a quick run under the hot water faucet and peeling it. Thank you for sharing this! My family loved it!

Craig

Very, very good; a winner for sure. I think this recipe screams for sweet peppers. Next time. The only changes I made was in using Basmati rice (It' what I had), and cooking it in a 50/50 water and OJ mix. I used my homemade tomato sauce, and halved the sugar, using a total of 1/4 cup of palm sugar.

Sian

This made for an outstanding weekday dinner! I love that most of the ingredients are in my pantry/freezer/refrigerator at all times, the prep was super-easy, and the flavours absolutely extraordinary. I prepared it exactly as written the first time, then tweaked it tonight with a tablespoon of toasted sesame oil added to the sauce and about 3/4 cup of sliced mixed sweet peppers added along with the slurry. They cooked slightly that way, but remained crisp. My husband--who is relentlessly suspicious of new dishes--requested that this be added to our "rotation" of favourite recipes. High praise, indeed! An unexpected bonus is that the post-cooking aroma fills the house with the most heavenly orange-cinnamon scent...

Dee

Just made this recipe tonight. A keeper—will definitely make again. Easy, tasty. The orange sauce is very flavourful. Thanks so much.

Liz Della Croce

Love this idea for a weeknight dinner! I need to try this!

Crystal Faulkner

The cutest summer recipe, honestly.

Megan @ MegUnprocessed

The instant pot seems to make the easiest dinners! I need one!

Carolyn

I love the flavors together!

MA

Thank you so much! This recipe is AMAZING!

magnoliasouth

I have to admit that this has turned into my most favored dish. I did make a minor change. I no longer keep brown sugar in the cabinet. I use molasses and add it to my own taste, since brown sugar is only molasses and sugar. However, I was pretty sure the brown sugar was a sub for hoisin sauce and sugar. Not everyone keeps hoisin sauce around but we eat a LOT of Asian foods from Chinese to Japanese to Korean etc. Then for Chinese we eat a lot of Hunan, Mongolian, etc. AnI keep a tiny jar in the fridge and so I added a small scoop of that and measured a 1/2 c. granulated sugar. I could definitely taste the hoisin but it gave it a great authentic flavor. It was still very delicious! Unfortunately, I have an instant pot that stinks. By now so many are aware at how bad the Ultra is and naturally that's the one I got. It just doesn't pressurize properly... EVER... since I've owned it. I'm not alone. I used this recipe the first time I used the IP. It turned out dry and scorched the bottom but it was incredibly delicious. We just had to add more liquid when it was over. So! Any suggestions on how to cook on the stove top or slow cooker? I think I can still use the IP as a slow cooker but I haven't tried. I am sick to death though because I ditched my slow cooker that I LOVED and now may have nothing at all.

Amber

Making this recipe again tonight as it was a huge hit in my house a few weeka ago!! Flavors are amazing and the instant pot just makes it so easy! Thank you for sharing!!

Nancy Robbins

Tried this last night. I was a little skeptical when it looked so juicy before the cornstarch but it really thickened up nicely. It was so delicious! I have to stop myself from making it again tonight! Can't wait to try some of your other recipes!

Kristin Holt

Delicious!  Recommended by a friend as a 'Must Try' in my new Instant Pot.  Every member of my family loved it. 5Stars

GMommy

Made this for dinner last night with rice and steamed broccoli. The family loved it, even my picky eaters. I decreased the amount of sugar by omitting the granulated sugar entirely and cutting the brown sugar in half (so I only added 1/8 cup) and it was just fine. I served it with red pepper flakes and hot sauce on the side b/c not everyone likes it spicy. It was a big hit and I'll definitely be making it again. It's great to have a gluten free Chinese themed dinner to turn to - I made it gf by using tamari sauce in place of the soy sauce.

OneMoreDoll

This was the best orange chicken I've ever had. I didnt use tomato paste. I did a huge no no. I bought bone in skin on thighs. Ugh. Took so long to cut. I wont make that mistake againt. I also browned on stovetop. Next time I will be tripling this recipe for my gang. 2 lbs of chicken was enough for 2 people...not 6. I added rice to help feed all the hungry men in my family.

Jennifer

This looks delicious ?!  Will the cooking time be the same if I half the recipe?  Can I half the recipe?  Thank you ?!  Can’t wait to try this!

Sandy Johnson

simple and delicious, love IP!

Michelle

Hi I'm making this tonight and forget to get tomato sauce. If I use tomato paste how much should I use ?

Micheal Hare

Tried this tonight! We love this!!!! I will leave out the tomato sauce next time but I wanted to make this exactly as listed first the maybe change it depending on taste. My 12 year old loves it and he doesn’t like half of what I make lol. 

Melanie

This was the first dinner I made in my new Instant Pot, and WOW - I will admit that it is one of the most delicious meals ever! The chicken is so tender, and the flavor is great. I used 1/4 cup maple syrup instead of the sugars. I'd like to try it with honey next time instead of the syrup, but the syrup gave it another layer of flavor with the maple. I also used Frank's hot sauce instead of Siriacha since I prefer that flavor, and it added just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making this again soon!

Kristin Holt

This recipe is so good, that my husband and son request it weekly.  Delicious, easy, and healthy!!  I serve on top of brown rice or riced cauli.  So good with fresh zested orange.

Susan L Kuhn

Hi there! Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe! I followed it pretty much the same except, instead of tomato sauce I added a couple squirts of ketchup! Ive made it twice now and it turns out perfect! My only suggestion is if you're planning on cooking for more than 3, double the recipe!

C. David Kelly

This is an absolutely terrific dish, and very easy to make. This will be a regular in our household. Thank you so much for sharing this.

Becca

Has anyone one tried to meal prep this and freeze it with all ingredients raw? I absolutely love this recipe and have made it several times. I'm just the kinda person that would much rather have one day of prepping for the week and then just dump it in the IP real quick when I get home from work. Thanks in advance!

Kristi

Has anyone juiced oranges to use for the sugar-free juice in this recipe? Couldn't find sugar free OJ in the grocery store today so figured I'd just juice fresh oranges. Hoping I don't screw up the flavor since fresh squeezed sometimes seems to taste sweeter.

Dave Newman

I don't think I have ever seen such an exceptionally well written recipe as yours for your orange chicken. Very precise and easy to follow step by step instructions. Were you by chance a technical writer in a previous life? At any rate it was a pleasure finding such a well written recipe.

Kim

The photo of the finished dish looks like the chicken was fried (with a batter on it)??

Adam

These instructions were frustrating to follow. In the future, please keep long comments out of the actual cooking directions. Nothing is more frustrating than having to read through several sentences between each of the individual “steps” of a recipe. Also, when I need to scroll back up to the ingredients to look for quantities to add for each new step, it is frustrating to have to scroll through so much text back and forth each time. I understand and appreciate that you want to teach new techniques to beginners, and you did most of that before the actual recipe, but being concise when it comes to the actual cooking instructions makes for a much more user-friendly experience. Thanks!

Eve

Wow. Absolutely delicious. I just got an instant pot, so I'm still kind of learning how to use it. Not only was this recipe the most delicious thing I've cooked in it.. well maybe the most delicious thing I've cooked period.. but your directions were Soo descriptive, it made it a breeze to follow the recipe and cook in this rather frightening appliance! Thank you so much!

alicia purple

I’ve made this three times and I am currently making this and I plan on straining it to make the Orange Chicken . This Recipe is very good and Thanks for your help!

Terri

Just got my instant pot and found your beautiful site. Can’t waIt to make this recipe.  I read many of the comments but didn’t see this question addressed - can I use 1 lb chicken instead of 2? Would I need to decrease other ingredients as well as the cooking time? Thanks for any help - I’m looking forward to mastering this amazing new appliance. 

Ana Elias

Ok so I have a couple things to say, but first this recipe is amazing because i messed up so much and it still turned out delicious! First it took me 2 hours to make, not 30 minutes because its my first time using instant pot, and mincing and chopping so much stuff takes forever! I didn't have granulated sugar so i just double brown sugar, I could not find my grater and had to use a peeler and then chop up the zest, lol. I also accidentally had "keep warm" setting pressed at the begin and so I cooked it for like 5 more minutes than needed... So after all that, it looked nothing like your images, but more like bbq chicken you can get at panda express. But the orange flavor was there and amazing! The sauce didnt thicken like it was suppose to and I regret tossing so much sauce out I should have saved it and simmered more chicken in it. i love it and am looking forward to the 2 more servings I have divided for lunch.

Kristi

I've been searching for more instant pot recipes to use, and I stumbled upon your Instant Pot Orange Chicken recipe, and it look so delectable. This recipe sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much!

Anthony Allen

I’m always on the lookout for IP recipes full of flavour like this one! Appreciate all the options for changing up — and my cauliflower rice will be perfect with this too! Thanks for adding the WW points! Helpful!

Jeff Dellimuti

Listen. This does not look at all my beloved Panda OC but the flavor is really delish. Next time, I may use the suggestion to cook the chicken on the stove top but not sure if it's worth the effort. If you are a flavor hound, do not cut back on a thing (garnish excluded). I even added a smidge of lime juice just as an extra but honestly, not necessarily. Also for you foodies, don't skimp on the ginger. I will make again.

Sophie Anderson

This turned out so well! The leftovers were almost as good as the firsts.

Susan Dubose

Love this recipe ! The orange chicken looks soooo flavorful and the orange juice is naturally sweet. Thanks!

Pickles

Very delicious. Much healthier than the deep fried chicken version from Chinese carryout. I do recommend browning the chicken first, as it adds a lot of flavor. I added some pineapple chunks and the juice, as well. Ketchup works wonderfully instead of tomato sauce, it has a lot more ZING. Very good recipe!!! Don't skimp on the orange zest! If you want to add veggies, such as bell peppers and onions and pineapple, keep them in 1 inch chunks and throw them in after the first pressure cook (step 9) and pressure cook for another 3 minutes. That way the veggies do not disintegrate.

Terri

Thanks for this excellent recipe! I appreciated all of the comments from other cooks too. I followed the recipe as directed and used the optional grated ginger and tomato sauce. I steamed broccoli florets and sliced carrots ahead of time, then added them to the pot to warm up while thickening the sauce. Also, I used a rack and an uncovered small stainless steel bowl and made jasmine rice (1 cup rice, 1 cup water) at the same time as the chicken - it was perfectly cooked. I'm new to the Instant Pot but recipes like yours are helping me develop some skills and learn some successful recipes. Thanks again. 

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I made it ago days. It looks pretty good and it also yummy. Thanks you very much

Helicia

Hi! Having trouble finding rice wine. Any tips on what kind you use and where you can find it?

Katherine M

I made this tonight in my Crockpot Express and it is delicious! Honestly, I’ve never ordered it at a restaurant, so I don’t have anything to really compare it to. I did use the tomato sauce and I think  I will continue to do so in the future. Thank you for posting this recipe

Simon Cooker

I absolutely love orange chicken but I haven’t seen a good recipe for it. Definitely want to try this one. This will probably be the only chicken dish my cat won’t bother me to try as he doesn’t like orange. It was cool learning how you make orange zest. It’s a little prep work, but it sounds like it’s worth it.

Meyer Travis

I’m confused on the orange juice part.   It says to add it with the other ingredients.  Then again with cornstarch you’re supposed to whisk it with more orange juice? So how much.?  Mine came out a little runny and I added more cornstarch to thicken it because the directions weren’t clear. I even re read them the next day to se where I went wrong  I loved this recipe it was the first one I made. And I’ll  definitely make it again 

Sarah

This recipe is fantastic and is definitely going into the regular rotation!! It was a little on the sweet side but once I added a little more soy sauce and siracha, it was perfect for mine and my husband’s tastes. Have any suggestions for some veggies to add? :) 

Tired of your babble

Just give us the recipe, a 10 page write up about what you think is not needed or wanted. I had to fight through pages and pages of opinion and useless banter just to find the damn recip, and by the time I found it, broken up in pieces between more useless opinions I wanted to write this nasty letter. We are here for recipes, not your pointless prattle and inane babel. I stayed on this page just long enough to write this, then I moved on to a website that gets to the damn point! Fail! Nobody cares what you think, give us the information.

Kathy Holland

Not only is this the FIRST google search result it is also my very 1st insta-pot dish cooked in my brand new, Santa delivered, Intant Pot IP-DUO ?. LOOOOOOOVE this recipe. Next tile I will add maybe a tablespoon of sugar just because I like my chicken more on the spicy vs sweet side. WONDERFUL!!! Thank you for sharing... (at this very moment I’m making your Mongolian Beef recipe w a bit less sugar and sooooo excited!!) Please keep posting recipes. I NEED YOU . We all do since this new Insta-Pot fad!!!

Larry Gaines

Your print options do not work. have been trying for 5 days

Melissa Markham

This is SO good!!! I've made it every week for about a month now because I keep craving it and we all love it!! Thanks for such a great recipe!

JP

This was my first Instapot dish and it came out delicious!  Thank you for this delicious recipe, it's a keeper. And, I appreciate your website and pointers. Cheers to a happy & healthy 2019!

Cheryl

Made this for dinner tonight, it was fabulous and everyone loved it! I'm new to the IP, but I already love it!! The directions were easy to follow. This will be a recipe I make again and again. Thank you for sharing.

Kristin

I made this tonight. It was the first dish I made for my Hubby in the IP. This was a gift for Christmas. I have the 3qt mini. It was delicious!  I made as directed with no siracha sauce. Thank you for the recipe!  I will have to try some of your others. I’d like to find some breakfast recipes too. ?

Kayla

I used hot taco seasoning and sweet corn. Also seasoned with garlic, pepper, and creol seasoning when done. Used two chicken breast and had to cook 16 mins instead of 8 mins. Chicken was not done, rice was hard, and it was very soupy after 8 mins. After 16 mins it was perfect. 

Stacy Rucci

I also got my IP for Christmas.  This was the first recipe I made in it tonight.  It was delicious.  Because I am counting my macros, I put all the info in my calorie tracker. I just couldn’t find what the serving size is.  I am guessing 1 cup?  I am looking forward to trying more recipes!!

Kristin

This recipe was delicious!  Thanks, Catalina, for sharing. I added the tomato sauce that was suggested. Yum!

Heather Stewart

It was my first adventure in IP land and it turned out great! Thanks for the detailed instructions, I had no clue what I was doing.

James

Made this for wife tonight, we both loved it! So easy and delicious, cant wait to try more of your recipes.

Diana

This was my second recipe in the insta pot and let me tell you all of my family members including my kids enjoyed this and it was quickly gobbled up.  Wished I had doubled the recipe, it was so good.  We did make it without the tomato sauce per husband request and it was very tasty!  

Carolyn

So delicious!  My four year old granddaughter had two helpings!  Just getting into Pressure cooking and this will be made again!

Andrew McDevitt

HUGE hit. I loved it. Super easy; should have doubled.

Sarah Frisvold

Can you skip the sugar or reduce the amount? 

Chrissy

Can you make this with frozen chicken

Martina Meyerink

I made this today,AMAZING,I put a bowl of 1 c washed white rice and 1 c water on a egg trivet and set it on top of the chicken then proceeded as instructed.Perfect fluffy rice with my meal

Monica Henin

Wow! You did an incredible job with this recipe! It’s delicious! My entire family loved it. Thanks so much for sharing!

Chris Earley

In the recipe you say I can substitute red pepper flakes for the Sriracha....how much? Is there a straight conversion from Sriracha to red pepper? Would like a little heat but not overwhelming

Anna Healey

Silly question but is it rice wine vinegar?

Alana

My first instant pot dinner, a great success! I used semi-thawed chicken tenderloins from Costco and stewed tomatoes because that's what I had. I also didn't zest the orange because i'm lazy af. OH and I did this as a "dump" meal and didn't saute the chicken ahead of time. Seriously delicious, will definitely make again.

Tanya Bellner

Looks delicious and I want to make this dish, can you tell me how many servings this recipe makes? I have a family of 6 but they eat like a family of 12.

Jessica

I have now made this 3x. I am fairly new to instant pot but this hands down is amazing!!! We would prefer this over any orange chicken we would order because it feels healthier because it’s not fried, but insanely delicious! We did exactly what the recipe said for spices but added a bit less of the ginger as I felt the ginger was a little overwhelming from the first time. After I looked at comments from the first time of making- I did sauté the chicken in a separate pan on medium high/high because I felt like the first in the instant pot it took a long time, and it definitely helped. I also sauté it for a bit longer after it’s done after you add the cornmeal and orange juice to make it a little thicker. But so, so good. I will continue making this and recommend it to my friends! 

April

So easy to make and so tasty! We made it twice already :)

Christina

FABULOUS recipe

John Maeder

I am also new to the Instapot scene and have discovered it is now my favorite kitchen appliance I have ever had, I tried this Orange Chicken recipe the first time and thought it was great then. Both my wife and stepdaughter loved it. It is so easy and it was so good that I had it again tonight. The first time I added broccoli and this time since I didn't have any broccolli, so I added some green beans. Broccolli by far is better. At the end this recipe is a keeper.I

Louise

Thanks for your blog.   I made this tonight. I used fresh chicken breast and browned on stove.  I followed cooking directions for IP and chicken was dry.  I think I overcooked when browning?  Browned over med heat until visibly browned.  Ended up using mixer to shred it so there was more sauce contact (to deal with dry texture).  Next time I think I will try without the tomatoe sauce, maybe lightly sauté in IP, or maybe not sauté at all?   Have you ever tried it without sauté? Or maybe I should use thighs?  Love to hear your thoughts.  Used 2 teas Siracusa but tempted to try chili paste or chili flakes next time. Served over rice with steamed broccoli.  (Ignore those rude people.  Hope they go elsewhere quickly!)

Ruth Bonacci-Klaeser

I have a 3 quart IP. How long would I cook it? Do I cut the ingredients in half, too? Cannot wait to make this recipe. Thsnk you!

Anna

Catalina, what a great idea! I love chicken. Your version really pleases me very well, with ingredients that I often use in cooking too.

Olga

Catalina, bravo! What a great idea! Love this. I’m sure this is incredibly delicious!

Ruth

I just got a 3 quart instapot. How do i adjust the amount of ingredients and the amount of time it cooks? There are only 2 of us. Thank you.

raxid aj

I absolutely love orange chicken but I haven’t seen a good recipe for it. Definitely want to try this one. This will probably be the only chicken dish my cat won’t bother me to try as he doesn’t like orange. It was cool learning how you make orange zest. It’s a little prep work, but it sounds like it’s worth it.

Vivian

Thanks for this recipe which inspired me to try something different! I LOVED the orange sauce. It still tasted very good without using any soy sauce. I avoided it due to my soy allergy. So for people who are concerned about soy in this recipe, it's still WORTH trying without it. I also reduced both brown sugar and white sugar from 1/4 cup to 2-3 tablespoons only. Just to keep things a little healthier for me. After I zested the orange, I asked myself what to do with the orange itself? So I diced it up and threw half in with the sauce and half after cooking - just to see which way I like better. If you like more texture in your sauce, I'd suggest adding the diced orange after cooking. If you like everything more blend in, throw in at the beginning before cooking. One thing I look forward to trying differently next time is having the chicken breast slow cooked in the sauce instead of high-pressure cooking it. This really comes down to my preference of wanting that soft juiciness of the meat retained from slow-cooking. Thank you for this WONDERFUL recipe!!

Kimberley Pereda

I was used the lemon in my chicken dish. When I discover this recipe, my dish will become extra flavorful because of the orange ingredients. Simple and easy to prepare

Meghan

This was excellent. My husband was super skeptical of orange chicken that wasn’t fried and even he liked it! 

Bee

This looks absolutely perfect in every possible way!

habitat

They look great! From color to taste, I can feel it. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I will do it right now. thanks again

Ray Kennedy

At 1st sight, I wasn't so sure if it was gonna be good... Boy Was I WRONG! This recipe is AWESOME!

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That’s so great, just 30 minutes for a delicious dish for dinner or weekend meal, my family will like this, thanks for sharing.

Chuck Vaughn

Ive had my instant pot for a couple of months now..this recipe has been my go-to..ive read thru all the comments..a lot of little changes here and there in the suggestions but for me this has turned out really great every time. The more i make it the easier it gets. I take the ip to work on sundays and have it ready for coworkers..if they keep asking for it im going to keep making it. I stay fairly healthy in my cooking..a lot of chicken..rice..and olive oil..the recipe as is is easy and no left overs...thats a good and bad thing..thanks for this..roll tide :)

Donna Bonk

Love the recipe!!  Great flavor. I’m a bit confused on step 5. What am I doing with 3/4 cup of the sauce mix?  Thanks DONNA 

Jessica Smith

Hi Catalina, I have been wanting to try making orange chicken with healthier chicken. I had it once at a noodle place. And once I got over the shock of uncoated, grilled chicken I decided I liked it. And you skip some fat and carbs. Your sauce is the bomb!!!! Exactly what I wanted. I decided to skip the instant pot since I didn’t intend to coat and fry the chicken. I did one pound of chicken and a container of Asian veggies from Trader Joe’s. I sauté the veggies and set aside. Then I sautéd the chicken until the outside was cooked. Added the sauce and let the chicken and sauce simmer a few minutes til the chicken was cooked thru. Thickened the sauce as the recipe calls to do. Added the veggies back to the pan and cooked a few more minutes to ensure it was heated thru. Turned out a great! No side dish required. My husband and I both loved it. Sorry to butcher your hard work but I will be using your sauce recipe and my method to make this again soon. Yum!!!!

marlene harkcom

Doubled the recipe, which worked well. I personally would lessen the srichacha but otherwise the flavor is incredible! We didn't use sugar free OJ so we reduced the sugar by 1/3. Thanks so much!

Melanie

I just made this and it’s pretty good. Added red pepper flakes and the sriracha to make it spicier. Wondering if there’s a substitute for the wine? Also I needed to add a *lot* of salt to bring out the flavors. Is that normal? Assumed?

Kristen Snow

Just made this and wow- delicious! I didn't have tomato sauce so I subbed 1/4 cup tomato paste and 1/4 water (thanks Google!) Ok, also, I used my trivet and a 3-cup glass pyrex bowl to make rice in the pot as well. I did 1 cup jasmine rice with 1 cup water and a splash of oil and salt. Came out perfect. While the pot came to pressure I took a bag of mixed veggies (broc, cauli and baby carrots), tossed them with oil, salt, and a little leftover garlic from the chicken recipe, and roasted them at 425 for about 12-14 minutes. Total score! Thanks!

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I'm usually cooking right after work while helping kids with homework, so I'm searching for recipes that work for a busy evening. This one was great. I found it yesterday and stopped for oranges and juice on the way home. I also used tomato paste (no sauce in my cupboard), and I couldn't find good oranges so I got some mandarins which were great for the zest. I used fresh garlic and frozen cubes of ginger. Mixed the sauce while the chicken sauté'd. I really like recipes that use the saute function to start. Although the instant pot isn't as consistent as a good pan on the stove, it works fine, heats up quick, and the convenience factor is totally worth it. I also really like this recipe as a base, which came out fantastic the first time. And next time I might add more zest, or try more sriracha, or whatever else to suit my taste.

Mary P

Great recipe, my family loved it. Will be making this again.

Jane Boice

This is one of the best IP recipes I have made in the year i have used it. It came out perfect. Did not add the tomato sauce but may next time just to see the difference. I made Brown rice ahead of time, and put the orange chicken on top of the rice. Also made broccoli for a side. All together a great meal!

Paula Schlotterbeck

I made this tonight exactly as written for my (gluten-free) dinner and also lunch prep for the next few days. Amazing. I'll be making it regularly, I'm sure. Thank you so much!

Mardi

Insta pot Orange Chicken is the best, made it for dinner this evening served on a bed of riceWill never Oder it again from any take out.Oh so good.

Aly Bradley

You can use the pressure cook button to adjust the time

xarophti

I didn't have tomato sauce so I used crushed tomatoes & cut the sugars in half as well. FABULOUS! I may add a bit more heat... This is going to be a go-to for us.

Fatema

I'm trying this tonight! My husband's been craving orange chicken so I'm excited for this recipe. Is there a substitute for the wine? I cannot use rice or white wine. Is there something non alcoholic I could use instead?

Trudy

Good recipe. I substituted orange marmalade for the granulated sugar, which made it sweet enough and boosted the orange flavor.

Crystal

Just made this tonight. I didn't have tomato sauce so I just added a tablespoon of tomato paste. It really came out lovely!

Jahnene Roth

Hi there! I'm wondering, can I substitute the granulated sugar for honey? Thanks!

Diane Wallace

What type of sauce do you use?

Debbie

I had company last night. We raved over this recipe. Thank you. Due to an allergy, I left out the garlic & green onions. I also skipped the white sugar. We had to hold off on dinner for 30 min and it thickened beautifully.

Karen foster

Excited have to share. I made orange chicken tonight for dinner. My teenager son only eats few things. Very picky. He tried this tonight came back for seconds. Even went as far as saying mom I give this a five star..

Donna Steig-Wilson

One caution with xylitol is it can kill your family dog & doesn't get thick! Thx

Elaine

This was DELICIOUS!! Will definitely make again. I used all brown sugar instead of brown and white granulated sugar ... turned out great!!

Meg

Do you think I can lightly coat the chicken pieces in some corn starch and then saute the chicken so that it has a crispy exterior? Will it effect the thickness of the sauce later in the recipe?

George Kharlakian

I found an easy fix to this. Depending on the amount of vegetables, I put them in a no stick pan with oil and put it between medium and low. Leave some room in the middle of the pan to let steam escape. Do this while making the rice. After rice is done take the pan off the burner an d now both are ready. do not take the top off the rice to keep it warm. After doing the chicken, layer with rice first, then veg, then that wonderful orange chicken. Looks both visually appealing and so so tasty!

Meg

i Forgot to buy corn starch so my sauce was pretty runny but the flavor was great!

Candy

Can I use ketchup instead of tomato sauce?

Fei

This is the best instant pot recipe I have made. It is so easy to make, and super delicious! My family loved it, and I am super happy that I made it. The pressure Cooker did a nice job. Loved this recipe and highly recommend it!!

Barbara

Just press the pressure cook button and use + or - to adjust your time.

Zamrie Boutique

My son loves to eat chicken and i think that your recipes give me the new one to make him surprise at the end of the weekend. It is so delicious and nutritious. Thank you so much for your tips and sharing.

Sheila Woodruff

This was very tasty. I loved the sauce! Served with jasmine rice and snap peas.Thank you.

Karen

I made this tonight..WOW! Awesome! Definitely a keeper! We are satiated to the max. Thank you!

Kendra Billiter

What a great home take on a favorite restaurant dish! It was awesome! My husband ate two big bowls before I even finished my portion lol. I was out of tomato sauce and subbed a little ketchup so I cut down the sugar to compensate. It was so good. I did white rice in the rice cooker and steamed some veggies in a basket over the rice. If you start the rice a few minutes before the chicken, it will finish right about the same time. This is going into our recipe rotation for sure.

Liz Monigan

Making this for the second time. The first try my work friends raved! Added a little more sriracha this time. Perfect recipe, easy and delicious!

Ssingh

It was perfect! Definitely recommend this recipe and will be making it again when I’m craving orange chicken.

Curtiss82

Got an IP for Christmas and this recipe popped up when I did my initial google search of IP recipes. Couldn't resist as orange chicken is one of my favorites. One switch I made was that I used sesame seed oil instead of vegetable oil for sauteing the chicken for a more authentic Asian experience. 5 stars on the flavor but the sauce was a bit too thin as there was a lot of liquid, even with extra corn starch and longer sauteing at the end to reduce the liquid. I will definitely make it again. Next time I'll drain the liquid after sauteeing the chicken and use tomato paste instead of sauce so the sauce is extra thick.

Laura

I just made this last night. I only used 1/4 cup tomato sauce and I was out of sriracha so there wasn't a lot of heat. But WOW! This is so amazing. My sons and I loved it and it's going to be a permanent part of our menu from now on. (with a little heat).

Kaycee

I would give this 8 stars if I could! This is a fabulous, "lick the plate clean" recipe that my husband and I loved! Truly, a fine-dining restaurant recipe, that can be made at home....WIN! I used all the garlic and Sriracha, and used the entire 8 oz. can of tomato sauce. You end up with more sauce, but it is so yummy and it stretches the amount of servings! Served this with a rice pilaf with steamed mixed vegs (recipe from a friend) and it was deemed a HUGE success, that we can proudly prepare for company. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this, and all the time that goes into tweaking recipes so they can be successfully duplicated by others. Looking forward to more delish recipes from your blog. Happy New Year!

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My family loved it...even my picky three year old grandson! I’m not a great cook, but this was easy! We used less garlic and added the tomato sauce.

Clara

Wondering is I could add some apple cider vinegar for a tang since I'm out of tomato sauce. Also this time I'm going to try Siracha Dry seasoning I have. It a combo of red pepper flakes among others but all with the Siracha flavor.

Clara M W

Wondering if I could use Apple cider vinegar for a tang in place of the tomato sauce, if so how much would you recommend, also I'm going to try Siracha seasoning instead this to round and see how that works!

Andrea

This. Was. AMAZING! Next time I’ll double the recipe, my two teenaged boys demolished it. Thank you for such a delicious recipe!

Milt Keller

Way to go, great reply!...making your recipe as I type this. I'm very good at judging a recipe before putting it together, and this one fills the bill. Can't wait to serve this tonight! I will report back, ASAP

Sarah Harry

Have you tried putting all the ingredients together and freeze it before you cook it? I was wondering if I could prepare this recipe and then freeze it for another time?

alison

all recipies are delicious. i like taco pasta the most one.

Jessica

Absolutely delicious!! Thank you for sharing. This will definitely be a regular in our home! The sauce is fantastic!

Cherish Magistro

My second time making this. I used fresh squeezed mandrian oranges juice. This really upped the orange flavor. I also added balsamic vinegar instead of rice. Steamed a bag of stir fry vegetables and threw it in at the end. Absolutely fantastic! Thank you!!

Melissa Markham

The biggest problem with this recipe is that I never want to eat anything else! I made beef with broccoli and, while it was good, I kept thinking, "It needs to be sweeter... It needs orange flavor... It would be good with chicken." I finally realized I would just rather be eating this orange chicken! Is it weird to serve it every night?

Mike

It is the + or - symbols. I'm not sure if you still needed this info but there you are. I to didn't know after purchasing my insta pot i found it very annoying that insta pot could not include some basic instructions on use. Yes folks I understand i could easily look it up but that's not my point. I made a purchase and then have to search on how to use it on the internet rather then finding instructions with my purchase, come on now. Oh great recipe, my wife and I loved it.

Deb

Made this although I passed on the tomato sauce and should have added it because it was a bit on the sweet side I still give 5 stars. Turned out good otherwise.

Rebecca Fuller

This was delicious! It was a hit with the whole family. My Instant Pot did not 'brown' the chicken like I would have liked, but nobody else seemed to mind. This will be a repeat request for sure!

Kathy

I don’t add veggies until the last 5-10 minutes of cooking depending on the type of vegetable.

Laila Cohen-Tyner

Made this for dinner tonight. It was a hit with everyone.

MamaVskitchen

Super Yummy! I made this and served it on a bed of brown rice with oven roasted vegi's. I've been eating the leftovers for lunch, and it gets better every day!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!!

Maret

Quick & Easy! Based on other reviews, I halved both sugars which was perfect for our tastes. If in doubt, one could try less than the original recipe amount since more sweetener can be added to taste if needed. Since didn't use the tomato sauce, I added 1/4 cup more orange juice. Will make again.

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This was absolutely delicious! I used Rice wine vinegar instead of the rice wine and it turned out perfect.

Andrew Judd

manual is the same as pushing the pressure cook button and then changing the time to 5 min :)

Michelle

This was delicious!!! Entire family loves it. Even the hardest to please!!! Will DEFINITELY be making it again!!!!!!

george vargas

Thank you recipe me and my family like it so much that my wife That’s on a diet broke her diet today by eating three times very good recipe taste fabulous I suggest everybody try it

Cathy

Is everyone who’s making this recipe using tomato sauce? Just curious cause don’t think Panda uses tomatoes sauce🤔or do they??

Lori

We made this and it was so delicious, but two of us easily ate it all in one meal. We want to make a bigger batch next time for leftovers. I am new to the IP. Can I just double or triple the recipe and keep cooking times the same?

Tami

I would luv to try the recipe but have yet to be a le to find the portion sizes for the items

Rebecca Dumont Walter

Hi, I just got an instant pot and am excited to try this recipe. One question: If I want to halve the recipe, does this change any of the cooking times? Or can I leave the sauce quantities the same and just use half the amount of chicken? Thank you very much!

Kimmie

The first time I made this recipe, it was so delicious! A nice beautiful deep orange, like the one in the video, and so much flavor. But lately when I make it, it is a lighter orange, with not as great of a taste. I pat down my chicken over and over to remove water. I am using the same orange juice, tomato sauce, and following the recipe but it still tastes and looks a little diluted. It is still good but not like the first time. When it is made right, it is the best orange chicken, and one of our favorite recipes. I am trying to figure out what I am doing wrong or differently from the first time I made it.

Peg

Can you use ground or chopped Ginger?

Cara

You can if you are using the Pampered Chef Quick Cooker! :) Thank you for this recipe. I am trying it out tonight!!

douglas jackson

Wonderful flavors. I didn't get the chicken saute right, though. So much liquid came off the breast that it would never really brown - seemed to be steaming in the juices instead. Advice? Also, if I wanted to add some broccoli, green peppers, or snap peas, when would I add them. Thank you for this recipe!

CATHY COPELAND

If you are looking for something without alcohol, apple juice or white grape juice are good substitutions. The acid in the juice acts as a tenderizer, making it an acceptable replacement for rice wine in stir-fry marinades. However, keep in mind that the flavor won’t be quite the same and, in fact, a bit sweeter.

CATHY COPELAND

Can I use tomato ketchup in place of the tomato sauce? I want to make this tonight and don't have tomato sauce and with Shelter In Place I am not going to grocery store.:(

CATHY COPELAND

Can I use ketchup instead?

Erika Paul

Made this tonight for supper. It was excellent! I found it a bit spicy hot, so next time will add a little less fire.

Shalisha Johnson

I absolutely loved this recipe. I followed your instructions down to a T and I used all ingredients (including the tomato sauce) except the rice wine. I did not have rice wine so I ended up using a mixture of vegetable broth and lemon juice as a substitute. Everything turned out superb! The chicken was cooked perfectly... not overdone or under. And the sauce... WOW! Talk about a flavor bomb in my mouth. I loved how tangy and zesty and flavorful the sauce is. This has easily become my favorite IP recipe and I cannot thank you enough for sharing this with the world.

Shalisha Johnson

I absolutely love this recipe. I followed your instructions down to a T and I used all ingredients (including the tomato sauce) except the rice wine. I did not have rice wine so I ended up using a mixture of vegetable broth and lemon juice as a substitute. Everything turned out superb! The chicken was cooked perfectly... not overdone or under. And the sauce... WOW! Talk about a flavor bomb in my mouth. I loved how tangy and zesty and flavorful the sauce is. This has easily become my favorite IP recipe and I cannot thank you enough for sharing this with the world.

Patty Bilinovich

Loved the instructions, tips and recipe!! Very delicious!! I omitted the white sugar due to not wanting it too sweet..its a keeper!

Brosepher

99% of recipe sites are BLOGS. They have to build an audience and community, so the talking a lot is a part of that, because a blog needs a personality and a face. I'm not a fan either but this is how they get repeat people coming back (a lot of women and other bloggers mostly), and show up higher on Google search. These are passion projects and they deserve to get paid by having more traffic to their site, so just click the print button and accept that this is how the recipe world works, dude. It's not the end of the world. Also, great recipe!

Emily

Wow! So good! Reminds me of the Orange chicken I get at the Thai restaurant I love. I added broccoli and peppers just like they do at the restaurant. Next time, I would add cashews for the true thai experience. Thanks for sharing!

Donda

Will definitely make this again. So easy and delicious!

Michelle Wadley

Should you double everything?

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Great recipe! I have Celiac disease so I used gluten free soy sauce and GF cornstarch. Used chicken breasts instead of thighs and omitted the tomato sauce. Prepared jasmine rice in the instant pot prior to cooking dish. Made for an excellent meal. My husband was please that we had leftovers for his lunch :-)

Sheila Austin

My daughter shared this recipe with me and I made it tonight and it was just yummy! Even my picky husband loved it. Will definitely be making this again.

Vikki Bailey

Love this recipe! I've made it a few times. Due blood sugar issues, I use sugar free marmalade and water, instead of the OJ, and swerve, erythritol or monkfruit instead of sugar, but it turns out amazing every time. I also add sweet peppers during the cornstarch slurry step, and garnish with dry roasted peanuts in addition to the green onions. Thank you for this truly delicious, easy to follow recipe.

Nate S.

Can you use lesser amounts of sugar? I have a diabetic in the family.

Jeff Korringa

Amazing! Best orange chicken ever!!!

Scott

Great recipe! Thank you so much. Easy to make and tastes delicious. The addition of tomato sauce and your ever-helpful pre-recipe suggestions were great as well. I look forward to making more of your recipes.

John G

I know your comment is really old but for future reader I'd like to answer anyways: Manual release refers to pressing the release yourself. Natural release is allowing the pressure cooker to release pressure over time on its own. In this case wait until the timer rolls over to 10 minutes and press the pressure release button beside the gasket on top.

Ray :-)

Amazing!! This is a home run recipe. I used 1 tsp of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes instead of the Sriracha and skipped the tomato sauce. Thank You for this recipe! Sweet meets Spicy, and it completely works. I'll be visiting your site to try out more of your Instant Pot recipes, for SURE!!

Susana

Made this tonight, everyone loved it. Added the tomato sauce and followed recipe exactly. Just wish the instructions weren't so wordy. But I get it.

L o brien

Excellent recipe first made it 2 years ago and went back numerous times to make again

Les Harrison

My first time using a pressure cooker after growing up watching my dad use one in the 70s and the 80s. I made this on a gas stove with a Presto Model 40 six-quart pressure cooker. I used all of the optional ingredients except for the Sriracha (but added 1/8 tsp. of crushed red pepper flakes). Dead easy, came together quickly, and the family loved it. Next time I make it I'll brown the chicken in batches. Two lbs. of chicken breast was too crowded in the bottom of my pressure cooker and I didn't get any browning on the chicken. That's probably the only change I'll make. Great recipe for a newbie wanting to try cooking with a pressure cooker.

Suzanne

This looks so good! Does this sauce work for an orange chicken if its not using instant pot?

Vanessa

Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?

Monica Gonzales

Love this recipe! It’s the closest recipe to a restaurant version of the dish I’ve tried. This is probably my 4th time making it. However, this time someone drank the last of the orange juice without me realizing it until I was already cooking the chicken for it. Thankfully, I remembered I had a full jar of orange marmalade in the pantry. I used 3/4 cup of water and about 1/2 cup marmalade. Still turned out great. 👌🏽 In the interest of full transparency, I’m a true southern cook so I usually use recipes as a guideline rather than a rule book. I have a problem following exactly so I never put rice wine or fresh ginger since I never use it in anything else. Instead I use a teaspoon ground ginger. Makes me wonder how much more awesome it would be with the real deal. I will say I’ve done the recipe with and without the tomato sauce and have found I like the texture and flavor much more with it. It helps start the sauce off much thicker and cuts down on it being too sweet.

Kimmie

Problem solved. The reason my sauce was coming out diluted is from the chicken still having moisture after patting it down. I dry the chicken with many paper towels but I learned that when you think the chicken is dry, repeat the process and repeat again. I leave the chicken out for 45 minutes after patting down, and use more paper towels to pat the chicken pieces after cutting into pieces. By taking these steps, it comes delicious every time. Since finding his recipe, I don't order orange chicken for delivery anymore. I just follow this recipe. It tastes so much better! I am going to try your season chicken recipe next.

Ron Swanson

I'm such an awesome stud. I made this dish my bitch. I added a few chicken feet to make it more authentic from the motherland. Tasted like I was eating it at a 4 star restaraunt, but then again, everything I make does.

Tani Cornelius

This one's a keeper for sure! I'm new to Instant Pot cooking, but found this one quite easy. I added some fresh green beans and a half a bunch of green onions to the pot (had to use them up!), to fairly good effect, as long as you don't mind super-soft beans. The orange flavor was spot on, thanks!

Donna Babineau

I put the rice in a seperate bowl then use the trivet. Put the bowl of rice on the trivet and cook the recipe like you normally would. then take the rice out before you thicken the sauce.

JoAnn Adams

This recipe is absolutely fantastic. I am an experienced cook, but this recipe is perfect for beginners. Follow the recipe exactly as written. My son and gentleman friend said this was superior to any orange chicken they have ever eaten. It's the perfect weekday dinner. I served mine over white rice (also made in the IP). The fresh ginger gives this dish a bold flavor that makes it irresistible! Tha k you for this delicious recipe. Excellent instructions for any skill level.

Fanofdcuse

This was so good! And so quick and easy to make! I’m glad I read the comment to make a full recipe of sauce even with half the amount of chicken. It came out perfect!