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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot Recipes

    15 Minute Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe

    February 16, 2017 Updated: October 22, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 65 Comments

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    The Orange Chicken Dish at the Asian Restaurants is delicious. Now you can make it at home. Cook this Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe in 15 minutes! It is an easy, delicious, quick meal that your whole family will love. #InstantPot #InstantPotOrange Chicken
    15 Minute Instant Pot Orange Chicken
    Make this Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe in 15 minutes! It is an easy, delicious meal that your whole family will love.

    The Orange Chicken Dish at the Asian Restaurants is delicious. Now you can make it at home.

    Cook this Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe in 15 minutes!

    It is an easy, delicious, quick meal that your whole family will love.

    15 Minute Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe

    What ingredients do you need?

    For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients on hand:

    • chicken breasts-I suggest fresh, not frozen. However, some of my readers have said they have had success with frozen chicken breasts.
    • barbecue sauce- It is important to use a thick barbecue sauce and not a runny vinegary one. If you use a runny bbq sauce, your orange sauce will be too runny also.
    • soy sauce-You can substitute with Liquid aminos.
    • orange marmalade
    • cornstarch-Cornstarch is what most people have at the grocery store. However, if you can fine Wondra, try that instead.
    • green onions

    Watch how to make

    How to make Instant Pot orange chicken

    Follow these easy steps to make Instant Pot Orange Chicken:

    1. Chop chicken breasts into hearty bite size chunks.
    2. In Instant Pot, add in chopped chicken, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce.
    3. Cook on manual high for 4 min
    4. When done, fast release steam.
    5. Take ¼ cup of the liquid out of Instant Pot and mix with 2 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. (This prevents lumps. Cornstarch will thicken sauce.)
    6. Add cornstarch broth mixture back into Instant Pot.
    7. Add ¾ cup orange marmalade. Mix well.
    8. Change setting on Instant Pot to sauté setting and sauté for 6 min or until sauce thickens.
    9. Allow it to rest 5 minutes before serving. This will thicken sauce also.
    10. Garnish with green onions. Serve over rice, noodles or by itself.
    Orange Chicken over rice

    Is Orange Chicken Sweet?

    If you have never had Orange Chicken, it is sweet and salty with bites of orange flavor.... And it is GOOD!!!!!! 

    I serve it over a bed of brown rice with a side of steamed broccoli.

    Top it with chopped, fresh green onions and BAM! Magic in the kitchen. It will be gone in minutes.

    If you are not a broccoli fan, chopped bell peppers are a nice addition to the dish also.

    Tip:

    Tip: If you don't like very sweet dishes, one option is to reduce the amount of orange marmalade to half a cup and add in 1 tablespoon of fresh orange zest. Reducing the amount of marmalade will make the sauce a bit more watery, therefore, you will will also want to add in a little more cornstarch in the end.

    Tip 2: Another option is to keep the recipe exactly how it is and add in a little more soy sauce. The salt flavor will level out some of that sweetness.

    What barbecue sauce should you use?

    Here in the South, we have several vinegary liquid barbecue sauces.

    You will want to stay away from those sauces in this recipe.

    Instead, you will want to use a thick, sweet barbecue sauce. I use Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce because it is cheap and you can find it anywhere.

    However, any thick barbecue sauce will work.

    If you like spicy dishes, choose a thick spicy barbecue sauce.

    If you like tangy, use a thick tangy sauce.

    The barbecue sauce is used to balance the orange flavor from becoming overwhelming.

    It also helps with thickening the sauce.

    Can you use frozen chicken?

    Several people have asked if you can use frozen chicken.

    I always use fresh chicken.

    If I have frozen chicken, I thaw it out before using it.

    When you cook in the Instant Pot, natural juices from the chicken release.

    Frozen chicken is likely to release more juices than the fresh chicken, causing a watery sauce. This is why I personally recommend either thawing the chicken before cooking or using fresh chicken.

    However, my readers have told me that they have made this recipe using frozen chicken.

    They increased the cooking time from 4 minutes to 7 minutes.

    My readers were happy with the end results.

    Orange Chicken Recipe

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    What if you want a thicker sauce?

    To thicken the sauce, you must add 2 tsps of cornstarch to the sauce.

    You will need to sauté the sauce with the chicken for about 6 minutes to help reduce the liquid.

    You  will also need to let it cool down 3 to 5 minutes.

    The cooling process allows some of the steam to evaporate and the cornstarch to set into a thicker form.

    Since writing this post, my bff blogger friend Karrie, from Tasty Ever After, recently introduced me to the brilliant Wondra.

    It magically thickens all of your gravies and sauces.

    It works 10 times better than cornstarch. I can’t find it at my store, so I order it on Amazon.

    Cornstarch works fine, but Wondra works BRILLIANTLY!

    It also doesn’t change the flavor of your sauce like cornstarch sometimes can.

    If you don’t have a bottle, get one!

    I did not change out the ingredient of cornstarch in this recipe, because most people can find cornstarch, however not everyone has access to Wondra.

    If you choose to use Wondra instead of cornstarch, cook it the same way with the same 2 teaspoon measurements. It thickens like cornstarch, only better.

    Looking for a healthier option idea?

    I typically serve this orange chicken over steamed rice.

    I am obviously not watching my carbs in this meal with the sugar content and starch in the ingredients.

    However, for a healthier option, my cauliflower fried rice makes a great substitute for white rice. The cauliflower fried rice is significantly less in calories, is loaded with tons of nutrition, and has a great flavor!

    Plus it is quick and simple to make. This recipe is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.

    Orange Chicken Dish

    What if you get a burn notice?

    I have never had a burn notice. HOWEVER, I have had some readers say they received a burn notice.

    Other bloggers have had the same issue with some of their recipes.

    What I have learned is that not all Instant Pots are the same. The older models can be more sensitive than the new models.

    This is a great article explaining the burn notices and what to do if you see a burn notice.

    Are you looking for more great Instant Pot Recipes? Try some of these! 

    All of these recipes can easily be made in the Instant Pot. Add them to your weekly meal plan and tell me what you think after you made them!

    • Mongolian Beef
    • Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage
    • Stuffed Pepper Soup
    • Chili Mac and Cheese
    • Italian Beef with Spicy Pepperoncini
    • Mac and Cheese 
    • Country Style Steak
    • Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
    • Italian Pot Roast Dinner 
    • Shredded Buffalo Chicken
    • Stuffed Cabbage Soup 
    • Mexican Chicken Soup
    • Jalapeno Popper Chicken
    • 15 Minute Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
    • Hawaiian Pulled Pork 

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this Instant Pot Orange Chicken and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your Instant Pot dinner on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    15 Minute Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe

    Cook this Instant Pot Orange Chicken Recipe in 15 minutes! It is an easy, delicious meal that your whole family will love.
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    Course: Entree, Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 336kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts Do not use thin breasts. They will dry out.
    • ¾ cup favorite dark sweet barbecue sauce ( I used Sweet Baby Ray's)
    • 2 tbs soy sauce
    • ¾ cup orange marmalade
    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
    • chopped green onions for garnish

    Instructions

    • Chop 4 chicken breasts into hearty bite size chunks.
    • In Instant Pot, add in chopped chicken, ¾ cup barbecue sauce, and 2 tbs soy sauce.
    • Cook on manual high for 4 min.
    • When done, fast release steam.
    • Take ¼ cup of the liquid out of Instant Pot and mix with 2 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. (This prevents lumps. Cornstarch will thicken sauce.)
    • Add cornstarch broth mixture back into Instant Pot.
    • Add ¾ cup orange marmalade. Mix well.
    • Change setting on Instant Pot to sauté setting and sauté for 6 min or until sauce thickens.
    • Allow it to rest 5 minutes before serving. This will thicken sauce also.
    • Garnish with green onions. Serve over rice, noodles or by itself.

    Video

    Notes

    Note:  If you don't like very sweet dishes, one option is to reduce the amount of orange marmalade to half a cup and add in 1 tablespoon of fresh orange zest. Reducing the amount of marmalade will make the sauce a bit more watery, therefore, you will will also want to add in a little more cornstarch in the end.
    Note 2: Another option is to keep the recipe exactly how it is and add in a little more soy sauce. The salt flavor will level out some of that sweetness.
     

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

      February 18, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      I'm totally trying this in my Instant pot! I'll let you know how it turns out 🙂 Hubby will love it because Chinese food is his favorite.

    2. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      February 19, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      I can't believe it only took 15 minutes! This looks so amazing! Orange chicken is one of our favorites and getting it done in 15 minutes makes it doable for a week night meal!

    3. Agness of Run Agness Run

      February 19, 2017 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      Quick and mouth-watering dish, Katie! I love it!

    4. Sue Ringsdorf

      March 05, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      I've never used an instant pot before but I love the idea of this being done in 15 minutes! Thanks for sharing!!

    5. Dawn

      March 19, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      Yum yum yum. This was so easy! I even cooked the rice in the cooker and did up dishes while the cooker took care of it for me. Easy schmeezy. My son has had 2 huge helpings and has thanked me every about 15 times for this meal.

    6. Kim

      April 05, 2017 at 11:51 pm

      Yes you can cook frozen just make sure the chicken isn't attached to each other

    7. Amy

      July 15, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      5 stars
      I'm an Instant Pot newbie, I've made it with the single serve and LOVE IT! - when doubling, how would you adjust cook time?

    8. Mary

      August 31, 2017 at 1:01 am

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and was cautious if it would really taste all that great. I halved the recipe since there are only 2 of us. We loved it! Next time I will use the full ingredients for the sauce. I did add a bit more marmalade and soy sauce because I thought it smelled to much bbq.

      Thank you for sharing.

    9. Angela

      September 27, 2017 at 1:07 am

      5 stars
      We loved this recipe! Thanks for sharing! I did double t and did not adjust the cook time but did have to sauté longer to get the sauce to thicken.

    10. Amanda

      November 14, 2017 at 4:29 am

      Could you use sugar free Orange marmalade?

    11. Katie

      November 14, 2017 at 10:59 am

      The sugar actually helps thicken the sauce. I am not sure if the sugar free would work the same.... but it is worth trying.

    12. Nancy Eyssimont

      January 06, 2018 at 1:43 am

      5 stars
      I meant to ask if someone had a gluten free version

    13. Alyson

      January 08, 2018 at 11:30 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was soooo good! The sauce is absolutely delicious! I’ve only had my Instant Pot for a week and this was quick and easy. Thanks for sharing. ?

    14. Steve

      January 15, 2018 at 11:48 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe tonite & used Walmart frozen diced chicken breast.Perfect size...just increase cooking time from four minutes to seven. A really good dish & so easy.

    15. Tabitha

      January 31, 2018 at 1:17 am

      I would think if you used gluten free bbq sauce like Sweet Baby Rays and Braggs Amino Acid instead of soy sauce, it should be gluten free.

    16. Lee Anne johnson

      February 02, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      La Chou and San-J soy sauce are gluten free.

    17. Christy

      February 17, 2018 at 12:03 am

      5 stars
      THIS is so good! However, both times I’ve made it, I have gotten burn alarms. Am I doing something wrong, or should I change something with the recipe?

    18. Katie

      February 17, 2018 at 1:51 am

      I really don't know what you are doing that makes it burn... I can only guess that maybe your model is different from mine. I would suggest adding the liquids in first, then the chicken. Maybe add in a couple tablespoons of water or broth... I wouldn't add much more because it would change the flavor.

    19. Becky

      February 28, 2018 at 12:05 am

      That’s a good clarification. I didn’t catch that in the recipe and just used regular Sweet Baby Rays sauce. I couldn’t figure out why my sauce wasn’t thickening. That was why. I added more corn starch and that seemed to do the trick. This was good, but I’m sure the flavor is enhanced by the dark BBQ sauce. Will do that next time

    20. Jennifer Griffin

      March 01, 2018 at 4:36 pm

      I just made the same mistake and was hoping you had a follow up with the results. I will have to wait and see LOL

    21. Pam

      March 14, 2018 at 2:07 am

      5 stars
      This was excellent. I added fresh orange peel to the cooking pot and orange slices when I served it and everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing.

    22. Denise

      May 29, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      We loved it. Thanks for this quick and easy recipe.

    23. Sarah

      June 02, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      I got burn too! I added a little more bbq sauce and water. Reading other blogs some people think it is the newer pots that get the burn alert more often.

    24. Kathy

      August 05, 2018 at 11:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was a hit! I was given an InstaPot from one of my friends and after searching Pinterest, this was the first recipe I tried! I had a 2 1/2 lb. package of chicken breasts that I cut up. I used just over a cup of Sweet Baby Ray’s original bbq sauce, the same amount of orange marmalade, 3 tbsp. of low sodium soy sauce, and 3 tsp. of cornstarch for thickening. I’d say it’s not truly a 15 minute meal because of the time it takes for the pot to heat, but no matter - the end result was fabulous! The sauce was thick, sweet, and delicious even without the chicken! I served over sticky rice with grated orange rind and some chopped chives (I didn’t have any green onions :). It would have easily served a family of six... but lucky for me, it’s just my husband and me, so we’ve got leftovers! Thank you for sharing!

    25. Erika Budzynski

      September 18, 2018 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      Hi Katie! Thanks for the recipe - this was my first attempt using the instant pot!! I have a question for you. I put the chicken, BBQ sauce and soy sauce in the pot and started cooking it but I received the "burn" message from my instant pot. I cooked a batch of rice before I tried this recipe (so I guess technically this is my second attempt) so I'm wondering if I could have received the "burn" message because the instant pot was already warm from cooking the rice. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

    26. Terri

      October 01, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe today because I was running short on time as usual. It turned out great! I would definitely make this again. I used a Dillons brand of bbq sauce, Carolina Inspired BBQ Sauce and it worked great. It isn’t a real thick sauce, but u can always adjust the amount of cornstarch.

    27. Lori

      November 18, 2018 at 12:20 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. And not too sweet which I loved This one will definitely be a keeper. Thanks!

    28. James

      December 09, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      EASY - QUICK - TASTY - I loved this one!!!! I may have used too many chicken breasts - but it ended up as one of the best recipes I’ve ever made in my Instantpot!!! Thank you!

    29. Susan

      December 12, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this twice. Both times it came out great. I cut the chicken into good sized chunks so they stay moist. Easy and tastes delicious. Nice balance with the orange and bbq sauce. I just used Kroger's generic brand. I serve it over rice, omitting the green onions. Thanks for a great quick dinner!

    30. Gwen

      December 23, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious thank you. I added a bag of trader joe frozen mix veg after cooked and it was delicious over brown rice.

    31. Keatyn

      December 28, 2018 at 12:02 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I added some garlic and sriracha and added a tad more cornstarch because my sauce wasn’t thick enough for my taste. Served with fried rice, perfect!

    32. Jennifer Ricketts

      January 04, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      About how many pounds of chicken do you use? I see it says 4 breasts...about how much in pounds? Also, do you think if I cut the recipe in half it would still work? Thanks!

    33. Katie

      January 04, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      About 1 1/2- 2 lbs.

    34. Megan

      January 05, 2019 at 11:33 pm

      4 stars
      Overall really good. A little too “orangey” for us. I will use less next time, could’ve just been the marmalade I bought. Added a little garlic and extra soy and it balanced out. Will definitely make again just add a little less marmalade.

    35. Rebecca Porter

      February 01, 2019 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      Made tonight. Yum! I first sautéed some chopped onion and red bell pepper. Followed directions to a T. With a squirt of sriracha. Served it over plain white rice.

    36. Kelly

      February 03, 2019 at 1:56 am

      I made this tonight. I did change it up because I was concerned about the burn notice. I used Baby Rays Hawaiian BBQ sauce and Franks Stinging hot honey BBQ sauce. Mixed them until I had the heat I wanted. Marinated the chicken in some of the sauce and then added a cup of water to the IP and set my time... then I finished in a sauce pan while chicken was cooking. My whole family loved it.. the leftover chicken is going to make a nice Asian chicken salad. Thank you for the inspiration.

    37. Stina

      February 08, 2019 at 12:05 am

      5 stars
      I messed up and put the marmalade in the beginning. Also, after cooking the initial time and taking out the sauce and mixing with cornstarch I set my IP to sauté but added the lid back on oops (this is my second instapot attempt). Literally writing this made me realize my mistake of putting the lid on lol but the sauce did thicken it’s not real orange color tho but probably bc I added the marmalade too early. I added in broccoli that I steamed in the microwave and served over white rice. I’ll be making this again !

    38. Andy

      February 19, 2019 at 2:09 am

      4 stars
      With my second time making this, I used 2 chicken breasts, only 1/4 c orange marmalade, and added a pan of roasted cut bell peppers and snap peas after sautéing. The rest I did as the recipe says. Turned out great!

    39. Lauren

      February 24, 2019 at 2:36 am

      5 stars
      So simple and delicious! I used Stubbs sweet spicy bbq sauce, which gave it a bit of heat. I will be making this again for sure!! Thanks for the recipe.

    40. Marlene

      April 07, 2019 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      I have the crock pot I.P. there is no manual button. So I pushed the chicken button, hi pressure, and when it came to pressure I let it cool for the 4 minutes. Came out great.

    41. Sandy

      June 08, 2019 at 3:16 am

      5 stars
      We absolutely loved this recipe. We are used to breaded chicken in orange sauce but this was very good and healthier without the breading I'm sure. The sauce didn't thicken as much as I thought it would but the flavor was outstanding. Super yummy over our fried rice with stir fry veggies.

    42. Mary J Smith

      June 11, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars
      The chicken was outstanding! I read the directions to my husband (who is not much of a cooker) and I supervised him, and it was wonderful. We did use a sugar free marmalade. Definite do again!

    43. Cindy Ellmaker

      July 29, 2019 at 1:15 am

      4 stars
      Made this tonight for dinner. It was absolutely delicious. I had to make some alterations as I did not have the marmalade. so I used a Pineapple Apricot Preserves. I lessened the BBQ sauce as I only did 3 large breasts. Hubby had seconds so i know it was a hit. Will be making again.

    44. Diane

      December 31, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      You won’t believe how good this is!!!!

    45. Heather

      January 15, 2020 at 3:54 am

      5 stars
      Excellent made it the way it was written. Kids loved it. Will be making again.

    46. chef quelle heure

      January 18, 2020 at 6:27 am

      5 stars
      Make as is. don't mess with perfection!

    47. Meredith Richardson

      February 06, 2020 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      Very yummy. Not too spicy and good orange flavor. Chicken was so tender.

      I did heavily spray my pot with canola oil and the mixed the chicken, BBQ and soy sauce well. No burn message. Some of the pieces of chicken were dark, almost looked burnt but they were just slightly crispy almost so hubby loved that.

    48. Lindi Franks

      February 24, 2020 at 1:14 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic orange flavor! Very quick & easy to make. A true “No Brainer”! We will definitely be making this a part of our dinner menu over & over. Loved it!

    49. Wagirl

      May 14, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      This was very good. I used chicken thighs so reduced the cooking time by a minute so as not to over cook. Also cut back marmalade to 1/2 cup. Very easy and the fam loved it.

    50. Christina

      May 20, 2020 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      Followed recipe as is, and no burn notice. I added crushed red pepper flakes to the sauté stage, as I wanted my extra spicy. Highly recommend recipe. Will make again.

    51. MeLisss

      May 29, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      Seriously good, I mixed chicken and bbq sauce really well to make sure chicken wasn't directly touching the instapot and no burn notice. Chicken comes out like you browned it bf you put it in the instapot which I love bc it saves that step. Truely a yummy recipe for those quick after work dinners.

    52. Krista Trujillo

      July 05, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      My picky eater (6 year old daughter) has announced this is her favorite meal.

    53. Debbie

      August 13, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      Can I double this recipe ? I need to feed 10 people

    54. Katie Crenshaw

      August 13, 2020 at 6:13 pm

      Yes. That should not be a problem.

    55. JoyceMarie

      October 28, 2020 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      Made this using Sweet Baby Ray's No Sugar Added BBQ sauce and Smucker's sugar free orange marmalade. My diabetic hubby loved it.

    56. Kay Lowe

      May 19, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      I just started this as written in my ninja foodi. However, I have serious doubts as to how it will work. In these electronic pressure cookers there must be a minimum amount of liquid to bring the cooker to pressure. How is 3/4 c. of thick bbq sauce w/2T soy sauce going to do that?
      I'm waiting.

    57. Katie Crenshaw

      May 19, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      I have only used an Instant Pot, so I am not sure how the Ninja Foodie will work. Assuming it works the same, your chicken naturally releases liquid. Hence, it will have enough liquid in the end. Let me know if it works out. Good luck.

    58. Kay Lowe

      May 19, 2021 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      UPDATE:
      There were no problems w/the Ninja Foodi coming to pressure. That was my concern. Whether instant pot or foodi, you must usually have at minimum 1c. liquid, preferably more, to bring the cooker to pressure. It worked, though, and turned out well. Mine was not great, but mostly, I think, bc of the choice of bbq sauce. I got Kraft Honey Brown Sugar (I think), and it was just a bit too spicy for me. All else was fine. Thanks.

    59. Michelle

      October 31, 2021 at 11:17 pm

      My family wasn't impressed but not shocking with them. I loved it and would definitely make it again. No burn issues and I followed the recipe exactly.

    60. Lindi

      February 27, 2022 at 1:49 am

      I followed this recipe as printed which made an excellent dinner for my husband & myself. The orange flavor was terrific & the sauce thickened up nicely. Next time, however, I think I’ll add some chopped green peppers & onions to the cooking as well. Then while thickening the sauce I think I’ll add a small sprinkling of sesame seeds! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe that I will be making quite often!

    61. Donna

      June 15, 2022 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      I am new to cooking with Instant Pot, and I made this for dinner tonight! My husband and I loved it! Followed the recipe, but I did add a little sprinkle of crushed red pepper, to make it spicy sweet. It is a delicious, easy recipe! Definitely will be making this again-very soon! Thank you for sharing!

    62. jessie

      September 22, 2022 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this several times and it's always a hit! I add 1 -2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp fresh ginger (both are squeezy tubes from produce section) to the sauce. I have also added sambal oelek (ground chili paste) if we are feeing spicy.

    63. Linda

      September 26, 2022 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was really delicious. Really!
      Do you have a weight for the chicken? Approximate would work and would allow me to increase or decrease the servings.

    64. Katie Crenshaw

      September 26, 2022 at 10:55 pm

      I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you. Approximately 2 pounds of chicken is the weight.

    65. Paul Brown

      December 25, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds wonderful!! I’ll have to try this on weight watchers :). I love spaghetti squash so I usually poke a hole in it and cook it in the microwave about ten minutes. That gets it half way done. Then I finish by roasting it cut side down in the oven because it has better flavor.
      Paul Brown

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