Gluten Free Orange Chicken
This gluten free orange chicken is a healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this easy gluten free orange chicken recipe features crispy baked chicken coated in a tangy homemade orange sauce. Perfect for those looking for a delicious, gluten-free meal.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (6 fluid ounces) freshly squeezed orange juice, strained of pulp (about 4 medium oranges)
- ¾ cup (6 fluid ounces) chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons (18 g) basic gum-free gluten-free flour blend or sweet white rice flour
- ¼ cup (2 fluid ounces) tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (1 fluid ounce) unseasoned rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons (63 g) honey
- 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free panko bread crumbs or ground gluten-free corn flakes
- 1 Cooked white or brown rice for serving (optional)
- 1 Chopped scallions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Make the Sauce: Combine orange juice, chicken stock, and gluten-free flour in a saucepan, whisking well to avoid lumps. Mix in tamari, rice vinegar, garlic powder, chili powder (if using), ground ginger, and honey. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture thickens and reduces by about 25% (around 6 minutes). Allow to cool.
- Prepare the Chicken: Dip each chicken cube into the cooled sauce, then coat it thoroughly in gluten-free bread crumbs. Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the chicken for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Coat and Serve: Toss the baked chicken in the remaining sauce. Serve over rice and garnish with chopped scallions if desired.