Vegan Orange Chicken: Easy Tofu Delight for Home Cooks
Enjoy a delicious vegan twist on a classic dish with this Vegan Orange Chicken made with tofu. Perfect for those seeking a plant-based alternative that is both easy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess water, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the tofu until golden brown.
- Add the orange sauce mixture to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the tofu in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg