Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 Tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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5 teaspoons Hoisin sauce
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 Tablespoon cold water
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1 Tablespoon corn starch
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2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
Chicken Ingredients
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1 pound chicken thighs boneless skinless
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1/3 cup corn starch
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1 teaspoon olive oil spray
Instructions
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Cut the chicken into cubed chunks, then toss in a large bowl with cornstarch and coat the chicken evenly.
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Preheat the Air Fryer to 390º Fahrenheit.
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Add the chicken to the prepared air fryer basket.
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Air fry the chicken for 24 minutes until golden brown, tossing the chicken halfway through the cooking time. Add a spritz of oil after tossing the chicken.
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Add the sesame chicken sauce ingredients into a small saucepan and whisk over medium heat until the sauce has reached a small boil.
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Once the sugar has completely dissolved, whisk in the cornstarch and water. Allow the sauce to thicken for around 5 minutes. Continue to whisk.
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Mix in the sesame seeds.
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Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to continue thickening.
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Place the chicken into a medium size mixing bowl and cover with the sauce. Toss the chicken so that each piece is coated in sauce.
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Serve topped over rice and garnish with green onion.