Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vegan Orange Chicken (Tofu) – a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that will impress everyone at your dinner table. This recipe features crispy fried tofu coated in a homemade sweet and sour orange sauce that’s bursting with citrusy goodness. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch as even the most reluctant tofu eaters become fans of this vibrant dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) high-protein tofu
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (canola or similar)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- Optional: Sriracha for heat
Instructions
- Press and pat dry the tofu; cut into small nuggets.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and water to make a batter.
- Coat each tofu piece in the batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry tofu until golden brown on each side.
- In another bowl, combine orange juice, sugar, tamari, and other sauce ingredients; simmer until thickened.
- Add fried tofu to the sauce and coat evenly.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg