Crispy Vegan Orange Chicken
A delicious and satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional orange chicken, featuring crispy tofu and a homemade sweet and tangy orange sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 pound firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- Vegetable oil for frying
Orange Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for about 15-20 minutes, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
Prepare the orange sauce by combining orange juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, cornstarch, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
Coat the tofu cubes by dipping them in plant-based milk and rolling them in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet and fry the coated tofu cubes in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Toss the crispy tofu with the prepared orange sauce and serve immediately over rice or quinoa.
Calories: 320kcalProtein: 12gSodium: 600mg
Keyword orange chicken, tofu, vegan