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Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe for Paleo and Whole30 Diets

Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe for Paleo and Whole30 Diets Made Easy

Indulge in a healthier twist with this Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe suitable for Paleo and Whole30 diets, delivering flavor and crunch in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 407

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each orange, zest
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 each eggs, whisked
  • 3/4 cup arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • avocado oil (for frying)
  • chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and arrowroot starch. Set aside.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes, and stir together for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the orange juice mixture and heat to simmer, stirring occasionally. Once it becomes thick to your liking, about 3-4 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 eggs. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
  5. In another large shallow bowl, stir together arrowroot starch, salt, and pepper.
  6. Remove each chicken piece from the egg wash, shake off excess dripping, then coat in the starch mixture.
  7. In a wide skillet, heat 1/2 inch of avocado oil over medium high heat.
  8. Once sizzling hot, add coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the bottom, then flip to cook for 2-3 more minutes. You may need to do this in 2-3 batches.
  9. Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl. Pour the orange sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately over warm rice or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 21g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to maintain moisture.

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