Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Crispy, Sweet Takeout Made Healthy
This Gluten-Free Orange Chicken is sweet, crispy, sticky, and better than takeout—made easily at home with no hidden wheat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup rice flour or cornstarch certified gluten-free
- 2 eggs beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water for sauce thickening
- Neutral oil for frying avocado or canola
- Optional garnish: green onions sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Dip each piece in beaten egg, then coat well with rice flour or cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot enough to sizzle.
- Fry chicken in small batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, whisk together orange juice, gluten-free soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens to a sticky consistency.
- Toss crispy chicken in the warm sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or veggies.
Notes
Always use certified gluten-free flour and soy sauce to avoid hidden wheat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in an oven or air fryer to keep the coating crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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