What People Love About This Recipe
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"Perfectly crispy coating"
Stays crunchy even with sauce
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"Fresh orange flavor"
Real orange zest makes all the difference
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"Kids love it"
Family-friendly favorite
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"Better than Panda Express"
Healthier and more flavorful
Recipe Overview
This vegan orange chicken features crispy battered tofu or seitan pieces coated in a glossy, tangy-sweet orange sauce made with fresh orange juice, zest, and a touch of heat. Perfect over steamed rice!
Pro Tips from the Comments
- Double fry: "Frying the tofu twice makes it extra crispy and holds up to the sauce" - @crispytofufan
- Fresh oranges: "Use fresh-squeezed OJ, not from concentrate, for the best flavor" - @citruslover
- Coat quickly: "Toss in sauce right before serving to maintain crunch" - @homecookpro
Community Reviews & Tips
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This is the recipe that convinced my husband to go vegan! The orange sauce is perfectly balanced - sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. I use seitan instead of tofu for a chewier texture. We make this at least twice a month now.
Finally a vegan orange chicken that stays crispy! The cornstarch coating is genius. I added broccoli to make it a complete meal. My kids asked for seconds!
Really delicious! I used an air fryer instead of deep frying - less oil and still super crispy. The orange zest in the sauce is key - don't skip it!