Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken is the best restaurant version you can make at home. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to crispy, juicy chicken every time. The vibrant orange sauce is fresh and full of flavor, making it a family favorite for cozy dinners. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Pesto Zucchini Corn Quinoa Salad and Easy Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup Recipe.

What You'll Need for Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Orange slices, for garnish

How to Make Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

1. Step 1: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Beat eggs in a separate dish.
2. Step 2: Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat again in flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water.
4. Step 4: Add chicken back to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and orange slices. Serve immediately with Easy Pesto Zucchini Corn Quinoa Salad for a balanced meal.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

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 refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Freezing Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, add a bit more cornstarch mixed with water.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs for even more tender results.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce separately, then combine when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken is sticking to the pan, it's not hot enough. Wait until the oil is shimmering before adding the chicken.

Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds
• Orange slices, for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Beat eggs in a separate dish.
2. Step 2: Coat each chicken piece in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat again in flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water.
4. Step 4: Add chicken back to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and orange slices. Serve immediately with Easy Pesto Zucchini Corn Quinoa Salad for a balanced meal.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, add a bit more cornstarch mixed with water.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs for even more tender results.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce separately, then combine when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken is sticking to the pan, it's not hot enough. Wait until the oil is shimmering before adding the chicken.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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