Description
Air Fryer Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that pairs crispy, juicy chicken with a vibrant sweet and tangy orange glaze. This quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors without the excess oil, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With every bite, you’ll savor the explosion of citrus and savory goodness that elevates your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, minced garlic, and rice vinegar to create the marinade. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Drain excess marinade from the chicken.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place half of the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy, shaking halfway through.
- While the chicken cooks, heat the leftover marinade in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Toss the cooked chicken with the thickened sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (125g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg