Gluten-Free Homemade Orange Chicken
Savor the sweet and tangy magic of **Gluten-Free Homemade Orange Chicken**, a delectable twist on the classic Chinese takeout favorite, made right in your kitchen! Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken are marinated in gluten-free soy sauce, then coated in a crispy cornstarch batter and fried to golden perfection. The star of the dish is the vibrant orange sauce, crafted from fresh orange juice and zest, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and hints of garlic and ginger for a balance of sweetness and zing. This easy, family-friendly recipe is ready in under an hour and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a finishing touch that's as appealing as it is delicious. Perfectly paired with steamed rice or gluten-free noodles, this dish brings bold flavors and restaurant-quality results—all tailored for a gluten-free lifestyle.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon zest of orange
- 0.5 cup gluten-free chicken broth
- 0.3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of gluten-free soy sauce and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, beat the eggs. In a separate bowl, place the cornstarch.
Dip each chicken piece first into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in cornstarch. Set aside.
In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, chicken broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of gluten-free soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry.
Add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan, tossing to coat them evenly in the orange sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or gluten-free noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.8 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 758 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 4615 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 161.0 g | 322% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1920 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
