Sticky Sesame Chicken

17 min

4 servings

Don’t get stuck in a dinner rut! This zesty recipe delivers swoon-worthy flavours of ginger, garlic, and sesame. Air fryer power helps turn a few pantry staples into the stickiest, crispy chicken this side of take-out, but with half the fat and calories of the usual delivery options!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Ginger Dressing Mix, Sesame Noodle Salad Dressing Mix or Asian Stir-Fry Seasoning, divided
  • 1⁄4 cup + 1 tbsp cornstarch, divided
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp each low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Preparation

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400° F.
  2. Chop chicken into 1" cubes. In a large bowl, whisk egg with 1 tbsp dressing mix; add chicken and toss to coat.
  3. Place 1⁄4 cup cornstarch in a large bowl. Working in batches, add chicken and coat evenly. Place in fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Cook 10 min, flipping halfway through.
  4. Meanwhile, add remaining 1 tbsp dressing mix and 1 tbsp cornstarch, water, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and oil in Sauté Pan. Heat over medium heat, stirring often until sauce thickens, about 2 min.
  5. Add cooked chicken to pan and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 240, Fat 9 g (Saturated 2.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 23 g.

Tips

For a spicy twist, use Buffalo Seasoning instead.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup steamed vegetables and 1⁄2 cup cooked rice.