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Sticky Orange Chicken

Sticky Orange Chicken That Will Transform Your Weeknight Dinner

Sticky Orange Chicken is a guilt-free, gluten-free meal that captures the essence of takeout, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Can substitute with chicken thighs.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan version, use a flax egg.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Almond Meal Substitute with regular flour for non-Paleo.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic for stronger flavor.
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Use kosher or table salt if necessary.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil Can swap in olive or avocado oil.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh ginger recommended for vibrant flavor.
  • 1 cup 100% Pure Orange Juice Freshly squeezed juice elevates flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used instead.
  • 2 tbsp Tamari or Soy Sauce Use Tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Can be omitted but adds character.
  • 1 tbsp Tapioca Starch Cornstarch can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Hot Water No substitute needed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • large pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and whisk an egg in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix almond meal, garlic powder, chili powder, and sea salt.
  3. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and coat with egg and then almond meal mixture.
  4. Bake the coated chicken on a lined baking pan for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While chicken bakes, heat coconut oil in a large pan and sauté ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the orange juice, rice vinegar, tamari, and sesame oil; bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Mix tapioca starch with hot water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Toss the baked chicken in the thickened sauce until well coated.
  9. Serve the Sticky Orange Chicken with jasmine rice or quinoa and steamed veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and customize the spice level to your preference.

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