Description
Crispy Baked Orange Cauliflower is a delightful twist on traditional orange chicken, offering a delicious and healthier alternative. This vegetarian dish features tender cauliflower florets coated in a zesty orange sauce, delivering the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Baked to perfection for a satisfying crunch, this recipe is ideal for family dinners, parties, or as a flavorful snack. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 head cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp vinegar
- 1/8 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp ketchup
- 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the whisked eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the egg-dipped cauliflower in panko breadcrumbs using a Ziploc bag for easy handling.
- Place the coated florets on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by combining all ingredients except cornstarch and water in a saucepan; bring to a low boil. Mix cornstarch with water, then add to the saucepan until thickened.
- Drizzle the sauce over baked cauliflower before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg