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Gluten Free Orange Chicken

Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken for a Zesty Dinner Delight

This Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken is a satisfying recipe that transforms tender chicken into crispy bites coated in a zesty orange sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Blend can substitute with almond or rice flour
For the Orange Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest use fresh for vibrant flavor
  • 1/4 cup Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil high smoke point

Equipment

  • Deep skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  2. In one bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, while in another bowl, place your gluten-free flour blend. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, allowing excess to drip off before coating with flour.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the chicken pieces in batches, frying them for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn them halfway through.
  4. For the orange sauce, combine fresh orange juice, orange zest, gluten-free soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it starts to bubble and thicken.
  5. Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water, then stir it into the sauce until it has a glossy finish.
  6. Pour the sauce over the crispy fried chicken in the pan, tossing to coat evenly. Serve immediately to maintain the crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is patted dry before coating for better texture. Adjust the sweetness of sauce to taste.

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