Description
This Air Fryer Orange Ginger Chicken is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty orange marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Fresh Orange, zest
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger, grated
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly cracked Pepper
- Rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together fresh orange zest, fresh orange juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange 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 golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot over rice, drizzling any leftover glaze on top and garnish with extra orange zest or chopped scallions.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken longer if time allows.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg