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Gluten-Free Orange Chicken

A bright and sticky gluten-free orange chicken recipe with a crisp coating and a glossy orange glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless Trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs Beaten until smooth
For the Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
For Garnish (Optional)
  • green onions, sliced
  • sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
Coating the Chicken
  1. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the dry mix, pressing lightly to ensure the coating adheres. Shake off excess coating.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the coated chicken in a single layer and fry until the exterior is golden and crisp and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
  3. Remove the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Making the Orange Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
Finishing Touches
  1. Pour the warm orange glaze over the crispy chicken and toss gently to coat.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

To preserve texture, store the sauce separately from the fried chicken and reheat briefly in a skillet to restore crispness before serving.