Sweet and Saucy Orange Chicken (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Sweet and Saucy Orange Chicken (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Vital Wheat Gluten (gluten Flour); 1- 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock; 4 cups Water; 1 teaspoon Dried Sage; 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs; 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest; 1 cup Orange Juice; 1/2 cups Water; 1/4 cups Lemon Juice; ⅓ cups Rice Vinegar; 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 whole Green Pepper, Chopped; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Arrowroot Powder

Servings: persons

1 cup Vital Wheat Gluten (gluten Flour)
1- 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock
4 cups Water
1 teaspoon Dried Sage
1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs
1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
1 cup Orange Juice
1/2 cups Water
1/4 cups Lemon Juice
⅓ cups Rice Vinegar
2- 1/2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 whole Green Pepper, Chopped
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Arrowroot Powder

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1) Combine wheat gluten and vegetable stock in a medium bowl.
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Stir to combine, kneeding until a large, sticky ball is formed.
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Set aside.
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2) Combine all boiling liquid ingredients (except for oil) in a large pot, over medium heat.
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Pull off 1/2 inch chunks of the wheat gluten mixture, and place them into the liquid.
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Boil for 50 minutes.
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Drain the gluten chunks in a colander (toss the liquid, or keep it for a future soup).
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Since the gluten will expand as it boils, chop it into desired size.
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3) Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
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Place the gluten chunks into the pan and fry until slightly browned on all sides.
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Add additional oil, if needed.
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Set aside.
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4) In a large bowl, whisk together orange sauce ingredients (except for arrowroot powder and green pepper).
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Place the sauce into a pan, along with the green pepper, and boil over low-medium heat until the sauce reduces slightly (about 10 minutes).
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Remove from heat and whisk in arrowroot powder until combined.
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Add the gluten pieces to the pan of sauce and saute for an additional 5 minutes (or until the sauce completely thickens).
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Serve over rice or noodles.
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Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Vital Wheat Gluten (gluten Flour), 1- 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock, 4 cups Water, 1 teaspoon Dried Sage, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Saucy Orange Chicken (Vegan) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet and Saucy Orange Chicken (Vegan)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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