Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vegan Orange Chicken (Tofu), a delightful plant-based twist on a classic favorite. This dish features crispy, golden-brown tofu coated in a homemade sweet and sour orange sauce that balances zesty citrus with rich umami notes. Perfect for any meal, whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for gatherings, this recipe is sure to win over even the most skeptical tofu eaters. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile meal can be served over rice, noodles, or as a filling in wraps, making it a go-to option for busy lifestyles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup of neutral oil (I used canola)
- 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 of 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, then cut into 1-inch nuggets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder. Gradually add water to create a smooth batter.
- Coat tofu pieces in the batter evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tofu until golden brown on each side (5-6 minutes).
- In another bowl, mix orange juice, sugar, tamari/soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and orange zest. Simmer until thickened.
- Toss fried tofu in the orange sauce until well coated.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg