Dairy-Free Homemade Orange Chicken

Satisfy your takeout cravings with this irresistibly tangy and sweet Dairy-Free Homemade Orange Chicken, a healthier twist on the beloved classic! Made with tender, bite-sized chicken thighs coated in crispy cornstarch and tossed in a vibrant, from-scratch orange sauce, this recipe is bursting with bold flavors like fresh orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of ginger. Perfectly balanced with a touch of brown sugar and a slight kick from red pepper flakes, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results in just 35 minutes. Garnished with bright green onions and nutty sesame seeds, it’s a gluten-free-friendly, dairy-free dinner option that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or veggies. Transform your dinner routine with this quick, wholesome, and utterly delicious meal that the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 0.5 cup Cooking oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 0.33 cup Brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly covered.

Step 3

Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces, cooking them until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by whisking together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and orange zest in a bowl.

Step 6

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce into the same skillet and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 8

Let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken.

Step 9

Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing it with the sauce to ensure all pieces are well-coated.

Step 10

Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 11

Serve the orange chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1029.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2488.3

Total Fat 174.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 567.0mg	0%
Sodium 2153.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 67.8g
Protein 127.3g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 179.0mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 1945.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 17.5%