Orange Tofu Chicken

Name: Orange Tofu Chicken
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 packet extra firm tofu; 0.5 cup plant based milk; 0.33 cup cornstarch; 0.33 cup gluten free flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed); 1 orange zest; 0.5 cup dark brown or black sugar; 0.25 tsp minced ginger; 0.25 tsp minced garlic; 2 Tbsp rice vinegar; 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil; 2 Tbsp tamari (gf soy sauce); 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce; 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 Tbsp water)

This ‘better than takeout’ orange tofu chicken is easily going to become your newest food obsession it’s packed with tangy orange flavor and the tofu is extra crispy with an unbelievably meaty texture.

Yield3 servings

Cook time25 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

1
Freeze tofu overnight. Remove and let thaw. Then press to remove all excess water, about 15-20 mins. Break tofu into nugget pieces.
2
Preheat air fryer to 400F.
3
In a bowl, add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine. Working one at a time, dip tofu pieces into dredge then set onto plate. Let sit 10 minutes.
4
Transfer tofu to air fryer basket (lined with parchment).
5
Cook for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and golden.
6
Make orange sauce by adding everything except cornstarch mixture to a sauce pan over a medium-high heat. Whisk to combine.
7
Once hot, add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, whisking occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
8
Add cooked tofu and coat evenly with sauce.
9
Serve with rice and garnish of sesame seeds and spring onion.

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