Instant Pot™ Orange Sesame Chicken Thighs

Name: Instant Pot™ Orange Sesame Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot; 2 tablespoons cold water; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon sliced green onion; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon raw sesame seed

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Instant Pot™ Orange Sesame Chicken Thighs

Prep 25 min
Total 45 min
Servings 4

Put down the takeout menu. We repeat: put. down. the. takeout. menu. Thanks to the Instant Pot™, this orange sesame chicken is just as quick as calling that Chinese restaurant down the street. Plus you don’t have to tip, so there’s that. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated March 14, 2018

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs

teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1/2

teaspoon salt

teaspoons vegetable oil

3/4

cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/4

cup orange juice

tablespoons soy sauce

tablespoons honey

teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot

tablespoons cold water

teaspoons cornstarch

tablespoon sliced green onion

teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2

teaspoon raw sesame seed

Steps

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1

In medium bowl, mix chicken with 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil and the salt; stir to coat. Set aside.
2

On 6-quart Instant Pot™, select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat vegetable oil in insert. Brown chicken in oil, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Select CANCEL.
3

Add broth, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, gingerroot and remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 10 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure. Internal temperature in chicken should be at least 165°F using instant-read thermometer. If chicken is not done, select MANUAL, and cook on high pressure 2 to 3 minutes longer. Select CANCEL. Remove chicken to serving platter, and cover with foil to keep warm.
4

In small bowl, beat water and cornstarch with whisk. Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat liquid to simmering. Gently stir in cornstarch mixture; cook 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until thickened. Select CANCEL.
5

Spoon sauce over chicken, and top with green onion, orange peel and sesame seed.

Expert Tips

Browning the chicken before adding the liquids adds more flavor to this simple recipe.
Add a green vegetable, like steamed broccoli, and serve with rice for a perfect weeknight meal.