Description
A delightful plant-based twist on the classic orange chicken, featuring crispy tofu coated in a zesty orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (canola works well)
- 1 package of tofu (16 oz / 454 g)
- 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 of orange juice
- 1/3–1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional)
- 2 teaspoons crushed ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Press and pat dry the tofu. If using Trader Joe’s High Protein Tofu, no pressing is necessary. Break the tofu into small, 1-inch nuggets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, whisking until you achieve a runny batter that’s not too thick.
- Coat the tofu chunks evenly in the batter, ensuring all pieces are covered.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu pieces one by one. Fry for 5-6 minutes on each side or until the nuggets turn golden brown.
- Place the fried tofu on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients—orange juice, sugar, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha (if using), crushed ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and pour in the sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring until it thickens.
- Add the crispy tofu to the sauce, mixing well to ensure every piece is coated.
- Serve over steamed rice and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double-coating the tofu pieces. Adjust Sriracha and red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, orange chicken, tofu, plant-based, Asian, crispy
