Orange Chicken
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prep time
5 mins
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cook time
20 mins
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total time
25 mins
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servings
2
INGREDIENTS
½ lb chicken thighs
Salt & pepper to taste
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup orange juice (~1-2 oranges)
Zest of 1 orange
¼ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Sliced green onions and roasted sesame seeds for garnishing (optional)
2 tbsp Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil
PREPARATION
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, then coat each piece with cornstarch by tossing in a bowl until fully covered. Drizzle with olive oil and toss again for even coating.
Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping. - Air fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
- Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to the saucepan over medium heat. Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the orange sauce, ensuring each piece is fully covered.
- Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken evenly.
- Garnish the orange chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve the orange chicken hot with rice on the side!
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