Easy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner
A crispy, zesty gluten-free orange chicken recipe that brings classic takeout flavor home—perfectly sweet, tangy, and ready in 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup gluten-free flour
½ cup cornstarch (plus 1 tbsp for sauce)
½ tsp salt
¾ cup orange juice
2 tsp orange zest
3 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
¼ cup honey or brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut and pat dry chicken.
- Dip in beaten egg, then coat in flour/cornstarch mix.
- Pan-fry in batches over medium-high heat until golden.
- In saucepan, combine orange juice, zest, tamari, vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Simmer.
- Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Stir into sauce and thicken.
- Add cooked chicken to sauce and toss.
- Serve hot with rice and garnish as desired.
Notes
Bake or air-fry for a lighter version. Use coconut aminos for soy-free option. Store sauce separately for make-ahead.