Gluten Free Orange Chicken
Make crispy Gluten Free Orange Chicken with Milton’s crackers, fresh orange sauce and a golden crunch that’s perfect over rice and veggies.
Sweet, citrusy, crispy and ready to brighten up dinner. This Gluten Free Orange Chicken brings together juicy chicken thighs, a glossy homemade orange sauce and the golden crunch of Milton’s Gluten Free Thin & Crispy Crackers.
It’s everything you want in a cozy takeout-inspired meal, with a cracker-crusted twist that makes every bite extra satisfying. Serve it over rice with your favorite veggies, sprinkle on fresh scallions and get ready for the kind of dinner that disappears fast.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Orange Sauce
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 2 medium oranges
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- 2 tablespoons white rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
For the Chicken
- Avocado oil for frying, enough to coat the bottom of the pan
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 bag Milton’s Gluten Free Thin & Crispy Crackers, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Optional, For Serving
- Cooked rice
- Steamed, roasted or sautéed vegetables
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season lightly with kosher salt.
- Add the whisked eggs to one shallow dish and the crushed Milton’s Gluten Free Thin & Crispy Crackers to another.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the egg, then coat it in the crushed crackers, pressing gently so the crumbs stick.
- Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden, crispy and cooked through. Work in batches if needed so the pieces have room to crisp.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, white rice vinegar, tamari sauce, Sriracha, ground ginger, garlic powder and cornstarch slurry.
- Pour the sauce into a clean pan and simmer until it thickens into a glossy orange sauce.
- Add the crispy chicken back into the pan and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
- Serve over rice with your veggies of choice, then top with sliced scallions. Enjoy.
Tips for the Crispiest Gluten Free Orange Chicken
For the best crunch, crush the crackers into fine crumbs with a few slightly larger pieces mixed in. The smaller crumbs help coat the chicken evenly, while the bigger bits bring that crispy, golden texture.
Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying. Giving each piece of chicken a little space helps the coating crisp up rather than steam.
Once the orange sauce thickens, toss the chicken quickly and serve right away. That way, you get the best of both worlds: saucy, citrusy flavor and plenty of crispy texture.
What to Serve With Gluten Free Orange Chicken
This Gluten Free Orange Chicken is delicious over fluffy white rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice. Add steamed broccoli, snap peas, carrots, bell peppers or green beans for a colorful dinner bowl that brings the crunch, the sauce and the good stuff all together.
For extra brightness, finish with scallions, sesame seeds or a little more fresh orange zest.
More Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Recipes
Craving more crispy chicken moments? Try these Milton’s favorites next:
From snackable nuggets to saucy orange chicken, Milton’s crackers know how to bring the crunch.
Find Milton’s Near You
Ready to make this crispy, citrusy Gluten Free Orange Chicken at home? Find Milton’s Gluten Free Thin & Crispy Crackers at a store near you and let the golden crunch begin.
