Paleo & Whole30 Orange Chicken

Name: Paleo & Whole30 Orange Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 41 min
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Ingredients: Zest from 1 orange; Juice of 2 oranges (about 3/4 cup); 1/4 cup coconut aminos; 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 1½ tbsp arrowroot starch (or tapioca starch); 1 tsp avocado oil (or your favorite cooking oil); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 inch ginger (grated); 1/2 tsp chili flakes (or red pepper flakes); 1½ lb chicken thighs (or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 eggs (whisked); 3/4 cup arrowroot starch (or tapioca starch); 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; Avocado oil (or your favorite cooking oil, for frying); Chopped green onions & toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:26min

Delicious & easy crispy orange chicken recipe made without refined sugars! The thick sauce is so wonderful and the dish is seriously better than takeout.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:01:42 GMT