Description
These crispy, sticky vegan orange “chicken” bites are everything: tangy, sweet, and coated in a glossy glaze that clings just right. Made with simple ingredients and a quick cook, they bring all the bold, nostalgic flavour. no takeout needed!
Ingredients
Seitan Chicken:
- 1 batch seitan chicken nuggets
The Orange Sauce
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 slices of orange
- 1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sriracha (add more if you like extra spice)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- thickening slurry using 1 tbsp corn starch & 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp white or black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chopped green onion
Instructions
- Make the seitan chicken according to the recipe.
- Make the sauce: In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic powder and chili flakes. toast for approximately 1 minute before adding in the orange juice, minced ginger, vinegar, sriracha, brown sugar and soy sauce. simmer for 3-4 minutes and fully combine.
- Add the orange slices and the cornstarch mixture to thicken. Once fully combined, add the seitan chicken bites, letting them fully coat and simmer until sauce is thickened and sticking to the bites. Remove from heat and serve with green onion and white sesame seeds to garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 servings