Air Fryer Mongolian Chicken
Description
Enjoy crispy, flavorful Air Fryer Mongolian Chicken with a delicious homemade sauce, perfect for a quick and easy dinner. A healthier alternative to traditional Mongolian chicken, made with tender chicken breasts, ginger, garlic, and a savory sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients:
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 6-8 ounces each.
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Mongolian Chicken Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, fresh ginger sliced thinly
- 5-6 dried chili peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup low sodium sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Rub your chicken breast with olive oil and then season with salt.
- Cut it thinly and dredge in the cornstarch. Shake any excess off.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. Place the chicken into the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10, flipping half way during the cooking process. Remove it when the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- In a small saucepan add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and then add the ginger and garlic. Saute for a couple of minutes till they become fragrant. Add the peppers in and saute a couple minutes more until they are softened. Then add in the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Mix well. Continue to saute until the sauce thickens.
- Toss your chicken into your sauce.
- Serve with rice and green beans.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 871mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg