Gluten-Free Orange Chicken
A delightful and comforting homemade gluten-free orange chicken that balances tangy sweetness with savory goodness, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Orange Sauce: In a bowl, mix together gluten-free soy sauce, fresh orange juice, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Create the Cornstarch Slurry: Combine cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown.
- Infuse the Chicken with Flavor: Pour the prepared orange sauce over the chicken and stir well.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper to elevate the flavors.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Serve over rice or quinoa for best results. Storing leftovers in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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