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20-Minute Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken
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20-Minute Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken

20 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)Meat900 g
  • avocado oil spray (for spraying)Pantry5 ml
  • cornstarch (for the chicken)Pantry8 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • honeyPantry60 ml
  • low-sodium soy saucePantry45 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • rice vinegarPantry15 ml
  • sesame oilPantry5 ml
  • cornstarch (for the slurry)Pantry3 g
  • water (for the slurry)Other60 ml
  • red pepper flakes (optional)Spices1 g
  • jasmine rice (cooked, for serving)Grains200 g
  • green onions (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)Nuts & seeds5 g

per serving

Nutrition

506kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
60 g
Fat
14 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Cut the chicken thighs into bite-size pieces.
    • Toss with the cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Spray with avocado oil.
    Step 1
  2. Air fry the chicken

    • Air fry at 200 °C (400 °F) until golden brown and crispy, shaking halfway.
    Step 2
  3. Make the honey garlic sauce

    • Combine the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
    • Reduce on low heat for a few minutes.
    • Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
    Step 3
  4. Coat the chicken

    • Toss the air-fried chicken with half of the sauce and reserve the rest.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Serve over jasmine rice, drizzle with the remaining sauce and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
    Step 5