Crispy Orange Chicken with Jaca Glaze

Crispy Orange Chicken with Jaca Glaze

Better-than-takeout crispy orange chicken made healthier with Jaca (allulose)! Juicy chicken thighs coated in a light, crunchy cornstarch batter and tossed in a vibrant orange glaze made with fresh OJ, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and Jaca replacing all the brown sugar. Ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ cup Jaca (allulose) — replaces ¼ cup brown sugar at 2x ratio
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry for sauce)
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
  • 3 green onions, sliced (garnish)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (garnish)

Instructions:

— Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Pat very dry with paper towels.

— In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cornstarch, ¼ cup flour, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken pieces until thoroughly coated.

— Heat vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry chicken in two batches — about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack.

— Make the sauce: Whisk together fresh orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, ½ cup Jaca (allulose), rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sriracha.

— Mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water for a slurry.

— Pour out frying oil, wipe skillet. Pour sauce in and bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.

— Add crispy chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat. Cook 30 seconds more.

— Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 15 min | Servings: 4

This is a Jaca-adjusted healthier version — all the sweet-tangy orange flavor you love with less sugar impact thanks to Jaca (allulose).

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