Gluten-Free Orange Chicken and Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Gluten-Free Orange Chicken and Rice recipe! Tender, bite-sized chicken breast pieces are dredged in cornstarch for a light, crispy texture, then coated in a luscious, zesty sauce made from fresh orange juice, honey, gluten-free soy sauce, and fragrant ginger and garlic. Paired with fluffy, cooked gluten-free rice, this dish is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and vibrant green onions for added texture and color, it’s a restaurant-quality meal you can whip up in just 40 minutes. Ideal for those avoiding gluten, this recipe delivers bold flavors without compromise. Perfect for family meals or impressing guests, it’s sure to become a new go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 0.25 cup Gluten-free soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 1 tbsp Orange zest
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Ginger, minced
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Cooked gluten-free rice
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of gluten-free soy sauce, coating them well.
Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish and dredge each piece of chicken in the cornstarch until well-coated. Shake off any excess.
In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, remaining gluten-free soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, orange zest, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, if needed.
Add the sauce mixture to the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and toss them in the sauce until they are well-coated and heated through, taking about 2-3 minutes.
Serve the orange chicken over a bed of cooked gluten-free rice.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 6329 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 148.1 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2476 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
