Gluten-Free Orange Chicken Copycat

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup gluten-free cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of 1 orange

Instructions:

Place the gluten-free cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Coat the chicken pieces in the cornstarch, shaking off any excess.

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.

Pour in the orange juice, gluten-free soy sauce, granulated sugar, and white vinegar. Stir well to combine.

Add the cooked chicken pieces back to the skillet and toss to coat them in the orange sauce.

Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is heated through.

Stir in the orange zest and mix well.

Serve your Gluten-Free Orange Chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and steamed rice.

Enjoy your delicious and gluten-free Orange Chicken Copycat! It's a sweet and tangy dish that's a favorite at Panda Express.