Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken is the perfect better-than-takeout dinner. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it crispy and preventing sogginess. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Protein Pancakes with Cottage Cheese and Oats and Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe for Comforting Dinner.

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 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sesame seeds

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

1. Step 1: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
3. Step 3: Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add chicken back to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

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 in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in the fridge until ready to serve.

Freezing Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

Freeze cooked chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and add to the sauce before simmering.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for thighs for a more flavorful dish.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce isn't thickening, try adding a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water) and simmering for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 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 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Seasonings

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

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
3. Step 3: Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add chicken back to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and add to the sauce before simmering.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for thighs for a more flavorful dish.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce isn't thickening, try adding a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water) and simmering for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
• Make ahead: Prepare the chicken and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sat. Fat: 1.5g

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

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner 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!