Air Fryer Sesame Chicken with Chinese-Inspired Sauce
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken with Chinese-Inspired Sauce
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk,
Ingrediënten
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubed chunks
- 4 fl oz cornstarch or potato starch
- Olive oil spray
- 2 fl oz soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 5 tsp hoisin sauce or gluten-free alternative
- ½ tsp ginger
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- Cooked rice for serving
- Green beans for serving
Instructies
- Preparing the Chicken:
- Toss the cubed chicken thighs in a bowl with cornstarch or potato starch until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Spray the coated chicken with olive oil spray.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook according to the air fryer manual for chicken, approximately 24 minutes (12 minutes on each side).
- Making the Sauce:
- While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, and crushed garlic over medium-high heat.
- Whisk well to mix.
- Once the brown sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture reaches a low boil, whisk in the water and cornstarch.
- Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Mix in the sesame seeds and remove the sauce from heat.
- Let it sit aside for 5 minutes to thicken further.
- Coating the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is done cooking in the air fryer, remove it and coat it with the prepared sauce.
- Serving:
- Serve the sesame chicken over cooked rice and with green beans on the side.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this flavorful sesame chicken with a slightly sweet white wine such as a Gewürztraminer or a Riesling. The wine’s sweetness will complement the savory flavors of the dish, while its acidity will help balance the richness of the sauce.Nutritional Information
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 6 g
