Orange Tofu “Chicken”

This recipe is one of my favorites and my clients request it often! You can use the sauce on meat as well! It is great on pan fried chicken, meatballs, and in a stirfry too!

Ingredients:

  • 2 blocks extra firm tofu, drained and pressed

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

  • 4 gloved minced garlic

  • 2 tbsp minced ginger

  • 1/4 cup sesame oil, divided

  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos (tamari, liquid aminos, or soy sauce work too!)

  • 1.5 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed is best!)

  • 3 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • salt/pep to taste

  • green onion and sesame seeds for garnish!

Directions:

  1. Once your tofu has been pressed for 10-30 minutes, break it apart into bite-sized chunks. You can cut it into cubes but I prefer the texture of the torn edges

  2. Toss in a large bowl with cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated. Set aside.

  3. In a saucepan, saute garlic, ginger, and 2 tbsp sesame oil for 5 minutes or until fragrant. Don’t let it burn!

  4. Add in the coconut aminos, OJ, honey, onion powder, and salt and pep

  5. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. It should reduce slightly to a sauce. While it is reducing, start on the next steps!

  6. Heat a large skillet or wok on medium high heat and add 2 tbsp sesame oil

  7. Once the oil is hot, add in your cornstarch-coated tofu into the pan. If your pan is not big enough, pan fry in batches

  8. Don’t move the tofu around for at least 5 minutes. You want it to get browned on each side and tossing it around too much will limit the browning!

  9. Brown the tofu on each side, should take 15-20 minutes. Let it get as crispy as you like!

  10. Once the tofu is cooked to your liking, pour in your sauce and toss to coat the tofu chunks!

  11. Let simmer for 5 minutes. The sauce will get nice and thick thanks to that cornstarch!

  12. Serve with green onion and sesame seeds on top! I like this with some rice and veggies!!

Jane Olivia

Vegan blogger with a message to share:

Veganism doesn't have to be hard, unappetizing, or unhealthy. I here to show people how to make delicious healthy recipes free of many allergens like gluten but with an extra healthy twist. Many of the recipes are completley grain-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free, and made with ingredients that are of course plant based and as close to the whole plant form as possible. There less processed it is, the better. I also write blog posts on living a vegan lifestyle. Veganism isn't just about not eat animals and their byproducts, but also not buying leather or buying cosmetic products from companies who test on animals. I am here to help people on their journey to a life free of cruelty but full of positivity and happiness. I share my vegan story, cruelty free skin care routine, makeup routines, eco-friendly household products, ethical fashion, yoga and meditation, zero waste essentials, how to throw a vegan party, pantry essentials, and so many more! 

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