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Gluten free orange chicken
Isla Marie

Gluten Free Orange Chicken

Gluten Free Orange Chicken is a sweet, tangy, and savory chicken dish made with tender chicken pieces coated in a light gluten-free crust and tossed in a glossy orange sauce. This homemade version delivers bold takeout-style flavor using clean, gluten-free ingredients—perfect for weeknight dinners without compromise.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
For the Orange Sauce
  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
  • ¼ cup sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water slurry

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Small bowl (for slurry)

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add orange juice, gluten-free soy sauce, sugar (or honey), rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated with sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

  • Always check soy sauce labels to ensure gluten-free certification
  • Do not overcrowd the pan while cooking chicken
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing sugar/honey
  • Sauce thickens more as it cools—add a splash of water if needed