Description
Baked Orange Cauliflower “Chicken” is a deliciously healthy alternative to traditional orange chicken, featuring crispy cauliflower florets coated in a sweet and spicy orange sauce. This plant-based dish captures the zesty flavors you love from takeout while providing a guilt-free option perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. Impress your family and friends with this vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a delightful twist to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into 1-inch florets
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1½ cups water
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Oranges (2), juiced and zested
- Ketchup
- Granulated sugar
- White vinegar
- Minced garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix 1½ cups flour, garlic powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1¼ cups flour, water, oil, salt, garlic powder, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Dredge cauliflower florets in batter then coat with seasoned flour before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip the florets, then bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine orange juice and zest, ketchup, sugar, vinegar in a bowl; set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic with red pepper flakes in a saucepan; add the orange mixture and bring to boil.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened; toss baked cauliflower in sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg