Vegetable and Tofu Orange Chicken

This recipe for Vegetable and Tofu Orange Chicken is a delicious and easy way to get your fix of Chinese takeout without all the guilt. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The sauce is sweet and savory, with a hint of orange flavor. Serve this dish over rice for a complete meal.

Orange chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish that is typically made with deep-fried chicken and a sweet and sour orange sauce. This recipe for Vegetable and Tofu Orange Chicken is a healthier take on the classic dish, using tofu instead of chicken and a vegetable broth-based sauce instead of a sugary orange sauce. The result is a dish that is just as delicious as the original, but much healthier and easier to make.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides.
5. Add the vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
6. Add the sauce to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7. Serve over rice.
8. Enjoy!

Why It Works

• The tofu is cooked in a cornstarch batter, which helps to create a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
• The vegetables are cooked in a small amount of oil, which helps to keep them crisp and tender.
• The sauce is made with a combination of vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch, which creates a sweet and savory flavor with a hint of orange.
• The dish is served over rice, which helps to soak up all of the delicious sauce.