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May 1, 2014

Orange Chicken (Paleo, Grain-Free)

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Orange chicken is a favorite in our house. Crispy, fried chicken with a sweet orange glaze is pretty hard to pass up! It’s great served over cauliflower fried rice or if you can tolerate grains, you can serve it over properly prepared brown rice.

This orange chicken recipe is a favorite in our house. Crispy, fried chicken with a sweet orange glaze is pretty hard to pass up!

My kids love the addition of broccoli in stir-fry, but can also add bell peppers, snap peas or green beans to this dish for added nutrients.

This orange chicken recipe is a favorite in our house. Crispy, fried chicken with a sweet orange glaze is pretty hard to pass up!

I prefer to use Fermented Tamari Sauce as a gluten-free substitute for processed soy sauce. When properly fermented and raw, tamari contains probiotics that are beneficial for the gut. A few companies, such as Ohsawa, make tamari the old-fashioned way, brewed in wooden kegs and allowed to age and ferment.

This orange chicken recipe is a favorite in our house. Crispy, fried chicken with a sweet orange glaze is pretty hard to pass up!

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Orange Chicken (Paleo, Grain-Free)

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  • Author: Carrie Vitt
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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For the Marinade:

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 4 tablespoons arrowroot
  • 3 tablespoons fermented Tamari sauce (coconut aminos for Paleo)
  • 1 Tablespoon sherry (it’s worth buying a $7 bottle and keeping it in the cabinet for stir-fry marinades. It will transform the flavor of the dish!)
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless pastured chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons fermented tamari (or coconut aminos for Paleo)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut vinegar
  • Zest of 2 oranges

For the Vegetables:

  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil or pastured tallow
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

  1. Whisk egg, arrowroot, tamari and sherry in a medium bowl. Add chicken and stir until the chicken is coated in the marinade. Set the mixture aside for 30 minutes at room temperature to marinate.
  2. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a measuring cup. Set aside.
  3. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Melt 2 tablespoons oil or tallow in the hot skillet and swirl the pan to coat. Add half of the chicken and fry, without stirring until bottom of chicken turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, turn chicken and fry until second side is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil or tallow to pan and swirl to coat. Place the broccoli in the pan and cook, stirring frequently until hot, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons water to the pan and quickly cover the pan with a lid. Let the broccoli simmer in the water for 2 minutes, then remove the lid and let the remaining water evaporate, about 1 minute. Make a well in the center of the pan and add the garlic and ginger. Let the mixture cook in the center of the pan until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and sauce to the pan and stir frequently, making sure all of the chicken and broccoli is coated with the sauce. As the sauce heats it will thicken, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using. Serve immediately.

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  • Serving Size: Serves 6

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27 Comments

  1. Kathy

    May 1, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I don't usually cook with sherry. What kind/brand sherry do you use?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 1, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      The bottle I have in the pantry is "Taylor" and it was $8. It makes such a difference in the flavor of the meat! I use it for every stir-fry dish!
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      • karen

        May 1, 2014 at 1:51 pm

        Yeehaw! This looks so good and I know the guys in my life are going to be happy, happy, happy! Thanks for another amazing recipe :o) I'm sure it is worth the wait, too.
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        • Deliciously Organic

          May 2, 2014 at 7:39 am

          I was waiting for your comment. ;) Enjoy!
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          • karen

            May 2, 2014 at 7:59 am

            Haha, you didn't have to wait long :o) This is dinner tonight, yea!
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  2. Dena Norton

    May 1, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Been waiting for this one!!! :)
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  3. Melissa

    May 1, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    What can I use instead of egg? My nursing baby has an egg intolerance (or so the doc tells us).
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 1, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      There isn't a substitution for the egg. You can leave it out, but the coating on the chicken won't be quite as thick. It will still taste great!
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  4. Kelly @ The Nourishing Home

    May 1, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Thank you for the shout out, sweet friend! This recipe looks amazing! That sauce, oh! that sauce!! I cannot wait to try this! :)
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 2, 2014 at 7:38 am

      You're welcome!
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  5. Joey

    May 1, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    What is coconut vinegar and where do I find it? I've never heard of it!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 2, 2014 at 7:38 am

      It can be found at most health food stores or you can order from places like Tropical Traditions. I use it in place of rice vinegar to keep any grain out of the recipe (you can substitute with rice vinegar if you can tolerate grains). I've even used white wine vinegar when I was out of coconut vinegar and it turned out great. Here's a link to the vinegar I buy: http://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Secret-Raw-Vinegar-12-7/dp/B007QR6360/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1399041462&sr=8-2&keywords=coconut+vinegar
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  6. Christine

    May 1, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Savory & James Amontillado Jerez (sherry) has transformed many dishes for me. A little more $ than Taylor, but worth it.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 2, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Good to know! Thanks for the tip!
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  7. Magda

    May 2, 2014 at 7:41 am

    This looks delicious!! I just made The Domestic Man's sweet and sour chicken earlier this week and it was a huge hit. I'm definitely going to give this a try. I don't have sherry at the moment - do you think mirin will work? I happen to have that on hand....
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 2, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Mirin is a great idea!
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  8. Sarah

    May 2, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Yum, this looks amazing. Thanks for the recipe x
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  9. Carli

    June 29, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    This is delightful! I used organic, boneless, skinless thighs since organic chicken breasts are so expensive and those are cheaper and work well with Asian food. We ended up doubling the sauce so we could freeze it for the next time. It turned out great both times. Yay!
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  10. Sonja

    July 2, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Hi, just wondering - the picture looks like you have sesame seeds in the dish but can't find them in the recipe - am I seeing things?
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  11. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)

    January 27, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    This was super delicious. I used apple cider vinegar rather than coconut vinegar because I've never heard of coconut vinegar. I need to look into this!
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  12. Sue

    August 23, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Any idea what the calories are? Thank you
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  13. Mindy

    January 24, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    I used a cast iron skillet and the chicken stuck, so I couldn't get the browning to stick. What kind of pan do you use?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 25, 2016 at 11:19 am

      I use a enameled cast iron pan from Le Creuset. If a cast iron pan is seasoned and the heat is high enough, the food shouldn't stick.
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  14. June

    March 12, 2018 at 8:21 am

    What can you use besides arrowroot?
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