PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI
Typically deep- or pan-fried in oil, the option to air fry orange chicken instead saves a ton of calories and fat. Of course, this dish is perfect over rice or whole grains, but if you are looking for a low-carb side, serve this over simple air fried vegetables, letting them soak up the extra sauce in place of grains.
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Cal/Serv:
339
Yields:
4 – 6
servings
Prep Time:
0
hours
10
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Total Time:
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40
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skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ pieces
freshly ground black pepper
plus 1 tbsp. cornstarch
packed light brown sugar
low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
minced fresh ginger
crushed red pepper flakes
toasted sesame oil
Sliced scallion and toasted sesame seeds, for serving
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- In a medium bowl, pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and black pepper. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. In another shallow bowl, whisk flour and 1/2 cup cornstarch. Coat chicken in egg, then toss to coat in flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Coat an air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, arrange chicken in a single layer in basket; spray chicken with cooking spray. Cook at 400°, tossing halfway through and spraying with cooking spray, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a clean large bowl.
- In a measuring cup, whisk orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and remaining 1 tbsp. cornstarch.
- Coat a small pot with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add orange juice mixture and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and slightly reduced, about 10 minutes (you should have about 1 1/4 cups sauce). Add oil and stir to combine.
- For orange sauce over chicken and toss to coat. Garnish with scallion and sesame seeds.
Nutrition (per serving): 339 calories, 34 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 7 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 478 mg sodium
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PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI
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