Air-Fryer Orange Chicken

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Air-Fryer Orange Chicken

Ingredients

1 large egg

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup cornstarch plus 1 tablespoon, divided

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Cooking spray

8 tablespoons orange juice, divided

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Toasted sesame seeds for serving

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 10 minutes.

Whisk egg in a medium bowl. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Combine ¼ cup cornstarch and flour in a shallow bowl.

Working with a few pieces at a time, dredge the chicken in the cornstarch-flour mixture, shaking off excess. Transfer to a large plate.

Working in batches if necessary, generously coat all sides of the chicken with cooking spray. Add the coated chicken to the air-fryer basket; cook until crispy and a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers at least 165°F, 8 to 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk 2 tablespoons orange juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small saucepan or skillet until smooth. Whisk in the remaining 6 tablespoons orange juice, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook, whisking frequently, until thickened and slightly reduced, 1 to 2 minutes.

Toss the chicken with the sauce in a medium bowl. Serve topped with sesame seeds, if desired. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us atdietaefectiva.net To learn more about our program CG