🍊 Healthy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken (in 30 Minutes!)

If you’ve ever craved that tangy, sticky, oh-so-satisfying Orange Chicken from your favorite takeout spot — but wanted something that actually makes you feel good afterward — this recipe is your new go-to!

Our Healthy Gluten-Free Orange Chicken gives you all the bold, zesty flavor of the classic favorite, but with clean ingredients that fit your lifestyle. It’s Paleo, AIP, and Whole30-friendly, meaning you can enjoy this fakeout meal guilt-free and still feel amazing after dinner.

Best part? It’s ready in about 25 minutes — faster than delivery!

🥢 Why You’ll Love It

• Sweet + Tangy Perfection: That bright orange flavor paired with a hint of garlic and coconut aminos? Chef’s kiss.

• Quick & Easy: From start to finish in 30 minutes — perfect for a weeknight win.

• Veggie Boost: Instead of fried rice, we’re serving it over light and fluffy broccoli rice that soaks up all that orange goodness.

• Family-Approved: Even picky eaters love this one — the sauce does all the heavy lifting!

🍊 The Star Players

For the Orange Sauce:

• ½ cup fresh orange juice

• 1 tbsp orange zest (for that pop of citrus!)

• 1 tsp raw honey (omit for Whole30)

• 2 tbsp coconut aminos

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp arrowroot flour/powder (to thicken it up)

For the Chicken & Broccoli Rice:

• 2 lbs organic chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 tsp arrowroot flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

• 4 cups broccoli rice (fresh or frozen)

• 2 tbsp scallions, sliced (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Let’s Cook!

1. Whisk the Sauce:
   In a bowl, combine all the orange sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

2. Prep the Chicken:
   In another bowl, toss the chicken pieces with arrowroot, baking soda, garlic powder, and sea salt until coated.

3. Sauté the Broccoli Rice:
   Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli rice and sauté 3–4 minutes until tender. Transfer to serving bowls.

4. Cook the Chicken:
   Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Toss in the chicken and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until golden and cooked through.

5. Add the Sauce:
   Pour that zesty orange sauce over the chicken and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir and let the sauce thicken (about 1 minute).

6. Serve & Enjoy:
   Spoon the orange chicken over broccoli rice, top with scallions, and bask in your takeout-worthy masterpiece — minus the guilt!

🌟 Tips & Tricks

• Want it extra crispy? Sear the chicken in smaller batches so it browns beautifully.

• Out of broccoli rice? Try cauliflower rice or serve over jasmine rice if you’re not AIP/Whole30.

• Make extra sauce — trust us, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything.

🧡 Leftovers? Yes, Please.

This meal keeps perfectly in the fridge for up to 5 days — which makes it an amazing meal prep option for your week.

Reheat it, pair it with extra veggies, or eat it cold (it’s that good).

🥢 The Takeaway

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland or complicated. With this Gluten-Free Orange Chicken, you can satisfy those takeout cravings with real, clean ingredients — and dinner on the table before anyone says “What’s for dinner?”