Description
Learn the best easy tech to make gluten-free orange chicken Get recipe tips for a delicious and healthy version Fast simple restaurant quality meal
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- For the Orange Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 zest of one orange
- 0.333 cup coconut aminos or tamari
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. In one bowl, place the beaten eggs. In another bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then dredge it in the cornstarch mixture until fully coated. Place on a plate.
- Pan-Fry to Perfection: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer, in batches, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Whisk the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring it All Together: Pour out excess oil from the skillet. Pour in the orange sauce and simmer for 2 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Toss and Serve: Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve immediately over rice.
Notes
A quick and easy recipe for gluten-free orange chicken with a crispy cornstarch coating and a sweet, tangy sauce. It’s a family-friendly weeknight dinner that tastes just like takeout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams