High-Protein Vegan Orange Chicken
This high-protein vegan orange chicken swaps meat for crispy tofu, delivering the same familiar sweet, tangy flavor with 35 grams of plant-based protein per serving.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 640kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 16 ounces super-firm tofu drained
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients.
- Using your hands, crumble the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tofu.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is lightly browned.
- Pour in the sauce and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu.
- Enjoy as is or serve alongside rice and your favorite veggies!
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Nutrition
Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g