Description
A healthier twist on a takeout favorite, this air fryer orange chicken is crispy, zesty, and refined sugar-free, making it both gluten-free and diabetic-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Olive oil spray
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Step: Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Step: Toss the chicken in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Step: Place chicken in the air fryer basket and spray with olive oil.
- Step: Cook for 3–4 minutes, flip the pieces, and cook for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Step: Combine orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar substitute, maple syrup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and onion powder in a small pot.
- Step: Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 4–5 minutes until reduced.
- Step: Whisk cornstarch and water together, then stir into the sauce and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
- Step: Remove sauce from heat, transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the cooked chicken.
- Step: Place on a serving platter and serve with rice.
Notes
Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a soy-free version. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F for safety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Healthy Dinners
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
Keywords: air fryer orange chicken, healthy orange chicken, diabetic friendly, gluten free, low fat chicken