1. Is there gluten free orange chicken?

Yes, but usually only if you make it at home or buy specific frozen brands. Brands like gluten free orange chicken Real Good Foods, or items found at gluten free orange chicken Aldi sections, offer convenience options, but making it from scratch gives you better flavor and texture control.

2. Does Panda Express have gluten free orange chicken?

No. Panda Express prepares its orange chicken with wheat flour breading and soy sauce containing wheat. Furthermore, the cross-contamination risk in their kitchens is extremely high, so a gluten free orange chicken restaurant experience at Panda Express is not currently possible safely.

3. What does Panda have that's gluten-free?

Panda Express has very limited options. Plain steamed white rice is generally a safe ingredient, but cross-contamination remains a major concern. Most sauces and entrees contain wheat, soy sauce, or flour. It is safer to make your own satisfying fake-out meals at home.

The Best Gluten Free Orange Chicken (Crispy & Saucy!)

Name: Gluten Free Orange Chicken (Crispy & Saucy!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Chicken (tenderloins or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; ½ cup Cornstarch; ¼ cup Oil, Approximately; ¼ cup Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce; ¼ cup Rice Vinegar (or white distilled vinegar); ¼ cup Orange Juice; ¼ cup Water; ¼ cup Brown Sugar, Packed (or honey/coconut sugar); 1 tablespoon Cornstarch; ½ teaspoon Minced Garlic; ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tablespoon Orange Zest; Green onions, to garnish

Description

Better than takeout! This Gluten Free Orange Chicken features crispy, cornstarch-coated chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet, and savory fresh orange sauce. It is completely safe, delicious, and ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Gluten Free Breaded Chicken:

2 pounds Chicken (tenderloins or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground pepper

½ cup Cornstarch

¼ cup Oil, Approximately

Gluten Free Orange Chicken Sauce:

¼ cup Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce

¼ cup Rice Vinegar (or white distilled vinegar)

¼ cup Orange Juice

¼ cup Water

¼ cup Brown Sugar, Packed (or honey/coconut sugar)

1 tablespoon Cornstarch

½ teaspoon Minced Garlic

¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1 tablespoon Orange Zest

Green onions, to garnish

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Instructions

1. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Place ½ cup cornstarch in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.

3. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the hot skillet. Add the chicken (cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding) and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown.

4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the Tamari, rice vinegar, orange juice, water, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, garlic, red pepper flakes, and orange zest.

5. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce mixture into the hot skillet.

6. Simmer and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.

7. Garnish with green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

Crispy Tip: Brown chicken in batches to ensure it gets crispy rather than steaming.

Soy-Free: Use Coconut Aminos instead of Tamari for a soy-free version (reduce sugar slightly as aminos are sweeter).

Sweetener Options: You can substitute honey or coconut sugar for the brown sugar.

Variations: Swap orange juice for pineapple juice for Sweet & Sour Chicken, or use honey and sesame oil (omitting orange) for Sesame Chicken.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course, Dinner
Method: Pan Fry, Skillet
Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 508
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 1105mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 142mg