Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
- If desired, transfer the cooked chicken to a skillet, toss with remaining sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness for perfect doneness.
- For extra glaze, simmer the sauce briefly before tossing with chicken.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Air frying, simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
