“In fact, we wok-fired more than 1,300 pounds of Beyond The Original Orange Chicken in just the first day.” “We received an overwhelmingly positive guest response when we introduced Beyond The Original Orange Chicken at select locations earlier this year,” says Panda Express’ Executive Director of Culinary Innovation Jimmy Wang. Now, Beyond The Original Orange Chicken is coming to additional Panda Express locations in Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland, as well as New York and California.
The companies initially introduced the new dish at select stores in New York City and southern California for a limited time over the summer. Mix into sauce until all pieces are evenly coated.Panda Express and Beyond Meat just announced that their vegan orange chicken is coming to 70 locations nationwide. Once the sauce has thickened and simmered for at least 5 minutes, add the crispy tofu.If you use the same skillet you used for frying, be sure to get the oil out first. Add the sauce to a skillet over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring. Add all the sauce ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.When ready, place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Fry for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu pieces one by one. Turn a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.Add chunks of tofu to the batter and coat evenly.You want it to be a little runny but not too thick.
Add the flour, cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder to a mixing bowl.The rough edges allow the dough to stay and become crisper. Break the tofu into small 1-inch nuggets. No need to press if you use Trader Joe’s High Protein Tofu. Here are other tofu recipes I think you’ll love: Soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos are all great to use in this recipe.īONUS TIP: Freeze tofu and fully defrost before using for a chicken-like texture that will make it taste like real orange chicken! More delicious tofu recipes Avoid olive oil, smoking point is too low and can become toxic when frying at high heat. If using oil, I recommend: avocado, canola or vegetable oil. Click here for a delicious cauliflower orange chicken recipe!Ĭorn starch is absolutely necessary for this recipe, don’t skip it! Substitutes and tips:Ĭan’t have tofu? Try cauliflower! It’s equally as delicious. Bake at 400 F for 25 minutes flipping halfway through. This will help the tofu achieve a more crispy texture in the oven. Mix 1/3 cup corn starch with garlic powder and salt before coating the tofu. If you want to bake the tofu I recommend coating it in cornstarch only instead of coating it with the batter. If using an air fryer: set to 375 F and air fry for 18-22 minutes while flipping every 7 minutes. Oil-Free OptionsĪvoiding oil? No problem! Make this recipe in an air fryer to get that same texture. and these are the only ingredients that you’ll need: Making vegan orange chicken in 4 easy steps:ġ-inch nuggets Added batter Frying Crispy and ready for sauce Simmer sauce until thickened Submerge tofuīetter than take-out and it will even be ready by the time your food delivery would arrive anyway! There is a bit of cleaning involved but trust me, this vegan orange chicken recipe will be worth it. After a few trials, I’m happy to announce that I have veganized my favorite orange chicken - orange tofu style! Oh, and if you’re wondering… yes it is better than panda express orange chicken.
VEGAN ORANGE CHICKEN MOVIE
I loved it so much that I would look forward to orange chicken and movie night every week. Orange chicken was one of my favorite weekend meals as a kid. This orange tofu recipe brings me happiness. After all, food is huge part of our culture, community and family. Being healthy also means taking care of your mental health and allowing yourself to eat foods that bring you happiness. However, the definition of healthy is not low-calorie or strictly veggies.
You may see the word “healthy” in my blog name and assume I only post salads and low calorie foods. This vegan orange chicken recipe is intended to be comforting, delicious and fun.
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