Description
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, this Vegan Orange Chicken offers crispy tofu nuggets coated in sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (canola recommended)
- 1 package tofu (16 oz / 454 g), pressed and dried
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4–1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3–1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional for heat)
- 2 teaspoons crushed ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Press and pat the tofu dry, then cut into 1-inch nuggets.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder.
- Slowly whisk in the water to create a slightly runny batter.
- Coat the tofu nuggets in the batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the battered tofu for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried tofu to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Add sauce to the skillet, discard excess oil, and simmer for 5 minutes until thicken.
- Coat the fried tofu in the sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or brown rice, and consider adding steamed broccoli or snap peas. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, orange chicken, tofu, Chinese, quick dinner