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Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

Delicious orange chicken made perfectly in the air fryer. A quick and easy recipe that delivers amazing results every time.

Cook Time 14 min
Temperature 380°F
Servings 4
Dietary Info:
Dairy Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2-3 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Marinate: Place cubed chicken in a bowl with soy sauce and let marinate for 15 minutes
  2. Prep: Preheat air fryer to 380°F / 193°C
  3. Coat: Toss marinated chicken first in cornstarch, then in breadcrumbs until evenly coated
  4. Cook: Air fry chicken in a single layer for 10-14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fully cooked
  5. Sauce Base: In a pot, sauté minced garlic in oil until golden
  6. Make Sauce: Add remaining sauce ingredients except cornstarch and water. Bring to a simmer
  7. Thicken: Combine cornstarch and water, whisk into simmering sauce until thickened. Remove from heat
  8. Combine: Let chicken cool briefly, then toss with about 2/3 of the sauce
  9. Serve: Plate with steamed broccoli and rice if desired, serving extra sauce on the side
  10. Note: If using regular soy sauce instead of low-sodium, reduce amount to 3 tbsp

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