Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce.
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon of orange zest.
• 5 teaspoons of Hoisin sauce.
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.
• 1 tablespoon of cold water.
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds.

Chicken Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
• 1/3 cup cornstarch.
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil spray.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Cut the chicken into cubes and mix in a large bowl with cornstarch to coat evenly.
• Preheat the air fryer to 390ºF.
• Place the chicken in the preheated air fryer basket.
• Air fried the chicken for 24 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through. After tossing the chicken, spray it with oil.
• In a small saucepan, combine the sesame chicken sauce ingredients and whisk over medium heat until the sauce reaches a small boil.
• Once the sugar has completely dissolved, add the cornstarch and water. Allow the sauce to thicken for approximately 5 minutes. Continue to whisk.

Mix in the sesame seeds.

• Remove from the fire and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken further.
• Place the chicken in a medium-sized mixing bowl and cover with the sauce. Toss the chicken to coat each piece with sauce.
• Serve over rice and garnished with green onion.

NOTES:

• Flour is an excellent alternative for maize starch because it already contains starch.
• However, take in mind that you will use twice as much flour as cornstarch to make

Homemade sesame sauce:

• Chicken tenders or breasts can alternatively be used in place of chicken thighs.
• Instead of corn starch, use tapioca flour to coat the chicken. You’ll still be
• Get fried chicken without any additional carbs.