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Instant Pot™ Orange Sesame Chicken Thighs

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Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Mar 14, 2018
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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.

Instant Pot™ Orange Sesame Chicken Thighs

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 14
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium bowl, mix chicken with 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil and the salt; stir to coat. Set aside.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    5
    Spoon sauce over chicken, and top with green onion, orange peel and sesame seed.

Nutrition

280 Calories
11g Total Fat
30g Protein
14g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
135mg
45%
Sodium
1000mg
42%
Potassium
320mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
10g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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