Description
This air fryer orange chicken brings a refreshing twist to a beloved classic, combining juicy chicken with the brightness of fresh orange juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Combine the cubed chicken with orange juice, zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) while the chicken marinates.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until the chicken is cooked through and golden.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of steaming rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or use lime juice instead of orange.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: orange chicken, air fryer, quick dinner, Asian cuisine, healthy alternative