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Gluten-Free Orange Chicken

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This Gluten-Free Orange Chicken is crispy, tangy, and sweet, coated in a glossy orange sauce that rivals your favorite takeout—only homemade and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Dredge chicken pieces in beaten egg, then coat with cornstarch.
  3. Fry chicken in batches until golden and crisp, about 5–6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  4. In a separate pan, whisk together orange juice, zest, tamari, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
  6. Toss fried chicken in the orange sauce until coated.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving over rice.

Notes

  • Fry chicken in small batches to keep it crisp.
  • Always zest the orange before juicing for maximum flavor.
  • Toss chicken in sauce just before serving to maintain crunch.
  • Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for 2–3 days.

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