Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: 1 Crispy, Tangy Takeout Favorite Made Clean and Golden
A gluten-free twist on the classic takeout favorite—crispy chicken bites tossed in a sticky, sweet-tangy orange sauce bursting with citrus and umami flavor.
Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup cornstarch or gluten-free flour
2–3 tbsp oil for frying
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
2 tbsp coconut aminos or GF tamari
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
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Dip chicken pieces in egg, then dredge in flour.
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Pan-fry in oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked. Set aside.
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In clean skillet, simmer orange juice, zest, aminos, vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
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Add slurry and stir until thick and glossy.
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Add chicken to sauce and toss to coat.
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Serve hot with rice or veggies. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Do not overcrowd pan when frying. Sauce thickens fast—watch closely. Taste and adjust before adding chicken.