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Gluten Free Crispy Orange Chicken
Serves: 4
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Our crispy, juicy Gluten Free Chicken Breast Nuggets are the star of this sweet, spicy, and totally irresistible Gluten Free Orange Chicken. Tossed in a zesty homemade orange sauce with just the right kick, this dish is perfect as a quick weeknight entrée or served on skewers with extra dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. A flavor-packed favorite—no gluten required!
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying chicken
- 2 Boxes Gluten free Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets
- 4 TB Unsalted Butter
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1-2 TB Fresh ginger root, grated or finely minced
- ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 Cups Orange Juice
- 1 Orange, zest only
- ¼ Cup + 1 TB granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce, or to taste
- 2 tsp Soy sauce
- 2 tsp Cornstarch & 1 TB water (mixed together)
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Sprigs Green onions, green part only, thinly sliced
- 1 Red Fresno chili pepper, thinly sliced into rounds
To Serve
- Steamed Rice
Preparation
- In a large skillet heat oil (1/8” deep) over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add chicken nuggets to hot oil and cook approximately 10 minutes, turning a few times until each piece is evenly golden brown. Fully cook to an internal temperature of 170°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Make the Sauce: Melt 2 T unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger & crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute
- Add orange juice, orange zest & sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce until Slightly thickened, about 5 minutes
- Add sriracha hot sauce, soy sauce and corn starch/water mixture…Stirring well to incorporate. Simmer sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Finish sauce with 2 T unsalted butter and sesame oil. Gently stir until butter has melted. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
- Toss chicken and sauce in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well until chicken is fully coated. *NOTE: No need to use all of the sauce. Use less if you prefer the dish to be less saucy.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve with steamed rice.
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Gluten Free Crispy Orange Chicken
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very beautiful yumy……. my lady ÇÖLYAK gluten free
Do you use frozen nuggets or thaw them ?
Hi Joanne, you would put them right into the oven while they are frozen.
Great recipe but sub tamari for the soy sauce to make GF
The Gluten free Chicken in the black boxes are delicious. Im the only one that is gluten free in my family and everyone in my loves these. They are definitely a staple in our house. I just wish they were sold at a store a little closer to me.