Healthy Orange Chicken with Sticky Honey Glaze | Einkorn Flour Recipe

With einkorn flour gaining popularity it has become much easier to source it locally at more grocery and specialty stores. I like the consistency of jovial einkorn flour. It typically weighs close to 120 grams per cup which makes it easy for beginners just getting started, especially if you aren’t actively using a scale to measure your flour. 

I also, am a huge fan of farm2flour brand as it is freshly milled, within 7 days of being shipped to your house, it smells and tastes amazing, and I find it to be a better bang for your buck especially because you can subscribe or buy in bulk to avoid shipping costs. The more you buy, the better the price per pound. For instance, a 5lb bag of their einkorn is $3.40 per pound, compared to $5.12 per pound for the 2lb bag. I’ve found that ordering 30lbs at a time offers the best deal with free shipping on anything over $99. 

Cooking with Einkorn flour is usually pretty straightforward, often being a 1:1 or sometimes a 1:1.25 replacement for regular all-purpose flour in most recipes, but there are some notable differences to keep in mind if your recipe isn’t producing the quality product you’d like. Einkorn flour is more dense than regular flour due to its low gluten content, it absorbs less fat and liquids than modern wheat flours and at a much slower absorption rate. The adjustment of liquid may be necessary in some recipes, especially those that require refrigeration. 

Absolutely. While einkorn has a unique flavor and nutritional profile, you can swap any all purpose flour in replace for einkorn flour in this recipe. If you want a completely gluten free option replace all the flour with arrowroot. 

When lightly frying chicken use a high smoke point oil to keep your nuggets crisp and flavorful without burning the coating.

• Avocado oil is a great neutral option—clean, high-heat friendly, and ideal for pan or air frying.

• Ghee adds a rich, buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with the umami seasoning, but just know it brings a more pronounced taste.

Avoid oils like olive oil or coconut oil for frying—they tend to burn at higher temps and can overpower the flavor.

I actually developed this recipe a few years ago but never published it because it always felt like it was missing something. Then I discovered umami seasoning—and it completely changed the game for copycat takeout-style recipes like this Healthy Honey Orange Chicken.

Umami seasoning is an MSG-free blend that delivers that same savory, addictive flavor you get from takeout, but made with natural ingredients like dried mushrooms, herbs, and spices. It adds a crave-worthy depth that keeps you coming back for another bite and truly ties this dish together. So while you don’t have to use it, I HIGHLY recommend it. 

Yes! Just replace the einkorn flour with all arrowroot starch. 

Yes! I love having a good freezer meal stashed away for those nights when I don’t feel like thinking, “What am I going to cook tonight?”

The easiest way to stock your freezer is to double the recipe—make one for now and one for later. Simply make a double batch of the sauce and dice your chicken into cubes. Place the uncooked sauce in one zip-top bag, the raw chicken in another, and the flour dredge and seasonings in a third. Then, tuck all three into a large gallon-sized freezer bag, label, and date.

When you’re ready to cook, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and follow the recipe as directed. Dinner is ready in no time—with zero effort or planning!