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Crispy Sesame Chicken
Air-fried cornflake-coated chicken breast is tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-savory sesame sauce with chili heat. It is a lower-effort alternative to deep-fried chicken and works well over rice or in a sandwich.
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (Boneless, skinless; approximately 400 g total)
- 1 egg (Beaten)
- hot chili powder (To taste, for seasoning the chicken and cornflakes)
- paprika (To taste, for seasoning the chicken and cornflakes)
- ground ginger (To taste)
- Chinese five-spice powder (To taste)
- g cornflakes (Approximately 60 g, seasoned with some of the listed spices)
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- 5 tbsp low-sugar ketchup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (For thickening the sauce)
- sesame seeds (For the sauce and extra garnish; approximately 1 tbsp total)
Steps
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F.
- 2
Season the chicken with hot chili powder, paprika, ground ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder.
- 3
Beat the egg in a bowl, add the seasoned chicken, and toss until all pieces are coated.
- 4
Place the cornflakes in a separate bowl and season them with some of the same spices. Press each egg-coated chicken piece into the cornflakes until thoroughly covered.
- 5
Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air-fryer basket, leaving space around the pieces for air circulation. Air fry at 200°C / 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and the chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F internally.
- 6
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest and cool slightly while preparing the sauce.
- 7
Add the soy sauce, low-sugar ketchup, honey, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic paste, sesame oil, chili oil, cornstarch, and sesame seeds to a pan. Stir to combine.
- 8
Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it comes to a gentle simmer and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 9
Add the air-fried chicken to the thickened sauce and toss gently until every piece is evenly glazed.
- 10
Finish with extra sesame seeds and serve immediately, optionally over rice or in a sandwich.
Notes
The source does not specify exact amounts for the chicken seasonings, cornflakes, or sesame garnish; use them to taste and add enough cornflakes to coat the chicken. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer, cooking in batches if necessary. The transcript suggests serving the chicken over rice or in a sandwich.
Nutrition per serving
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