4.9 from 28 votes
Gluten Free Orange Chicken
Gluten free orange chicken is a quick & easy recipe with the most delicious sauce that's healthy & more delicious than Chinese restaurant take out!
Prep Time
29 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
789 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- ¼ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce gluten free
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 lb chicken breast sliced into large chunks, boneless, skinless
- 1 egg whisked
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp green onion chopped - garnish, fresh
- 1 tsp sesame seeds garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by combining the orange juice, white wine vinegar, gluten free soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, orange zest, ground ginger and ¼ cup brown sugar in a medium bowl.
- Set the sauce aside.
- Prepare a shallow dish with the whisked egg and another shallow bowl with the cornstarch and 2 tbsp brown sugar.
- Place the chicken into the egg then lightly coat in the cornstarch mixture.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken.
- Cook 5-7 minutes, or until chicken begins to lightly brown.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Reduce heat to low and cook 8-10 minutes.
- Serve with rice, vegetables or lettuce for wraps.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
- This orange chicken recipe is sweet, to add some spice, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or an additional tablespoon of sriracha to the sauce. You can also top the completed dish with red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- To reheat this chicken in the microwave, place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 2 minutes.
- To reheat this chicken in the oven, place in an even layer on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler on low in the oven for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2serving
Calories
789kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
226mg
(75%)
Sodium
1380mg
(58%)
Potassium
1006mg
(21%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
310mg
(6%)
Vitamin C
23.4mg
(26%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 789
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 789kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 226mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1380mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1006mg | 21% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 310mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.