Crispy Gluten Free Orange Chicken You Can Make in 25 Minutes

This Gluten Free Orange Chicken is a crispy, sweet, and tangy dish ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for a healthier homemade meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Blend For coating
2 large Eggs Beaten for batter

For the Sauce

1 cup Fresh Orange Juice Best when freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Orange Zest
1 soy sauce Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Honey Or maple syrup for vegan option
2 cloves Minced Garlic
1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening

For Frying

2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying

Equipment

Skillet or Wok
Mixing Bowl
Shallow dish
Thermometer

Method

Preparation

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
Beat the eggs until smooth.
Prepare the gluten-free flour blend in a shallow dish.

Cooking

Coat the chicken pieces in beaten eggs and then in the gluten-free flour.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the chicken in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
Prepare the sauce by combining orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan.
Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry.
Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
Serve hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum crispiness, only toss chicken in the sauce before serving.

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