Description
Vegan Orange Chicken is a delightful plant-based dish featuring crispy cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings bold flavors and satisfying textures, making it perfect for any occasion—whether you’re impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With vibrant colors and a mouthwatering aroma, this dish is sure to become a favorite for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 head cauliflower (about 4 cups florets)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut cauliflower into uniform bite-sized florets.
- In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together water to create the batter.
- Dip each cauliflower piece into the batter, then coat with the flour mixture. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until blended.
- Once baked, toss the cauliflower in the orange sauce and serve garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg