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Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken - Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: master this crispy, juicy dish with a homemade zesty sauce. Perfect for a flavorful, quick weekn

Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken

Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: master this crispy, juicy dish with a homemade zesty sauce. Perfect for a flavorful, quick weeknight meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup orange juice, from 1 large orange (zest it first)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 3 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • zest from 1 orange
  • 4 skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 eggs, whisked

Method
 

  1. To make orange sauce: Add orange juice, granulated sugar, rice vinegar, gluten free soy sauce, ground ginger, and garlic powder to a large pot, or wok, and heat over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a paste. Add the paste to orange sauce and whisk together.
  3. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  4. Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat and add the orange zest. Stir until combined; set aside.
  5. To make chicken: In a shallow dish, combine gluten-free flour and cornstarch and stir to combine.
  6. Whisk eggs in separate shallow dish.
  7. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, coating all sides, and then in the flour mixture, coating all sides. Place on a separate plate. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
  8. Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Notes

- For extra crispy chicken, ensure your oil is at the correct temperature (around 350°F / 175°C) before adding the chicken. Don't overcrowd the pot.
- To prevent the sauce from becoming too sweet, taste as you go and adjust the sugar. The freshness of the orange juice is key.
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is thoroughly cooked and safe to eat. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Store leftover cooked orange chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.