Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken — The crispy, tangy, and sweet flavors of your favorite takeout, now gluten-free and ready in 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the crispy coating and easy sauce. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber and Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe Ready in 40 Minutes.
Why This Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy gluten-free coating
- Tangy and sweet orange sauce
- Ready in 30 minutes
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- chicken breasts
- gluten-free flour
- cornstarch
- orange juice
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic
- ginger
- gluten-free flour
- cornstarch
- orange juice
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic
- ginger
- salt
- pepper
- Optional: green onions
- Optional: sesame seeds
📝 Ingredient Notes
- gluten-free flour: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or almond flour.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Gluten-Free Flour Blend — Ensures a crispy coating → See on Amazon
- Cornstarch — Thickens the sauce perfectly → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
- Step 1: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix gluten-free flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken in the mixture.
- Step 2: Cook chicken in a hot pan with oil until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Simmer until thickened.
- Step 4: Add chicken back to the pan, toss in the sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. Cook in batches if needed to maintain crispiness.
- Pro tip: For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water before adding it to the pan.
- Pro tip: To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure all your ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Freezing Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a more flavorful dish.
- Make-ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the chicken is not crispy, try cooking it in batches and ensure your pan is hot enough.
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Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- gluten-free flour
- cornstarch
- orange juice
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic
- ginger
Seasonings
- gluten-free flour
- cornstarch
- orange juice
- soy sauce
- honey
- garlic
- ginger
- salt
- pepper
Optional Toppings
- green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix gluten-free flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken in the mixture.
- Step 2: Cook chicken in a hot pan with oil until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Simmer until thickened.
- Step 4: Add chicken back to the pan, toss in the sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a more flavorful dish.
- Make-ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the chicken is not crispy, try cooking it in batches and ensure your pan is hot enough.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 1.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, the sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve. The chicken is best cooked fresh.
Overcrowding the pan or not cooking the chicken long enough can cause it to become soggy. Ensure your pan is hot enough and cook the chicken in batches if needed.
Yes, cook the chicken in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, then toss in the sauce.
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as long as you use certified gluten-free ingredients.
Yes, chicken thighs can be used for a more flavorful dish. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
