Crispy Air Fryer Orange Chicken – No Oil, All Flavor! Ready in 20 mins. Diabetic Friendly!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Set the air fryer to 400°F and let it run for 5 minutes.

Place the chicken breast in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; toss to combine.

Add cornstarch to the chicken and toss to coat.

Place the chicken breast in the air fryer basket and coat with olive oil spray.

Cook the chicken breast for 3 to 4 minutes.

Turn the chicken breast over and cook for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.

In a small pot, combine orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar substitute, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, and onion powder; stir to combine.

Place the orange sauce over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Cook the orange sauce for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring periodically until it reduces.

Whisk cornstarch and water together until combined.

Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the orange sauce and cook for 1 minute until it thickens.

Remove the orange sauce from the heat and place it in a large bowl.

Add the cooked chicken breast to the bowl and toss to coat in the orange sauce.

Place the orange chicken onto a serving platter and serve with rice.

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