Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this gluten-free orange chicken recipe that’s perfect for a delicious dinner at home. Crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for Asian-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp oil (for frying)
For the Orange Sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge in cornstarch and flour, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Cook the Chicken: Fry chicken in oil until golden and crispy. Set aside on paper towels.
- Make the Orange Sauce: Combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Finish the Dish: Add orange zest and cooked chicken to the sauce. Heat through and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Serve over jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or steamed veggies.
- To make it paleo-friendly, use arrowroot powder and maple syrup.
- For extra crispy chicken, consider using an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
