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Gluten-free orange chicken topped with sesame seeds on a white plate.
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Gluten-Free Orange Chicken

A healthier version of Gluten-Free Orange Chicken that uses a gentle fry and results in a crispy chicken with a sticky orange glaze. No need for take-out with this delicious classic Chinese-inspired dish.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1047kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Gluten-Free Flour I used Tapioca Flour
  • 1 cup Peanut Oil

Orange Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Tamari Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 10 tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 1 Zest from Orange
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken into small 1 to 1 1/2-inch sized pieces. Whisk the egg, salt, black peppers, and oil in a shallow medium-sized bowl and set aside. In a separate shallow medium-sized bowl mix the cornstarch and gluten-free flour.
  • In an iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan heat the 1 cup of Oil to about 350 to 375 degrees
  • Working in batches prepare the chicken, by first dredging the pieces in the egg-wash bowl and then dousing them with the flour mixture. Gently place them in the oil and let cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken has reached an internal temp of 165 ℉, toss while cooking occasionally. Remove cooked pieces to a wire rack and repeat until all chicken pieces are cooked.
  • Whisk all the ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl and pour into a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Continue to cook for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  • In a large bowl toss the cooked chicken with the sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1047kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 1621mg | Potassium: 909mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg