Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sticky Sesame Sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hoisin sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) water
For Serving
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Cooked rice and/or vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) and lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and cooked through. The chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) internally.
- While the chicken cooks, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir together the cornstarch and water. Add the slurry to the sauce and cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until thickened.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and toss the cooked chicken in it until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately over rice with vegetables on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes