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Macro-Friendly Orange Chicken

A guilt-free version of orange chicken
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed is best
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for cornstarch slurry

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breast or chicken thighs into chunks.
  • Season with salt and coat in cornstarch or potato starch.
  • Spray oil in the air fryer and add the chicken chunks in a single layer.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 10-15 minutes (cooking time will vary depending on the size of the chunks and the power of your air fryer).
  • In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, orange juice, white vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the sauce into a pan and simmer. Stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
  • Add the cooked chicken chunks to the sauce and stir until fully coated.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Serve with a bowl of rice and enjoy!