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Air Fryer Orange Glazed Chicken

Orange Glazed Chicken is air fried (or baked) for a healthier version of the classic fried dish. The zesty orange sauce coats the chicken so every bite is packed with flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Chicken Breast
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon Adobo Seasoning with Cumin

Glaze

  • 4 Cloves Garlic Finely chopped or minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 2 Cups Orange Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tablespoon Ginger Finely chopped or minced
  • 1 Habanero Optional

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breast into bite-size pieces
    Chicken
  • Toss the adobo seasoning on the cut-up chicken
    Air Fryer Orange Chicken Steps
  • Spray the air fryer with cooking spray (we used olive oil spray)
    air fryer
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes
    Chicken in the air fryer
  • Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 6 minutes or until the chicken is done
    Chicken in the air fryer

Orange Glaze

  • If using Habanero. Chop finely
    Peppers
  • Zest orange
    Air Fryer Orange Chicken Steps
  • Finely chop ginger and garlic
    Air Fryer Orange Chicken Steps
  • Combine all sauce ingredients (Orange Juice, Garlic, Ginger, Orange Zest, Maple Syrup, and Habanero) in a large sauté pan (Later you'll be adding the cooked chicken, so make sure to use a pan that's large enough to hold everything)
    Orange Chicken Sauce
  • Bring sauce to a boil (takes about 3 or 4 minutes). Turn down to simmer
    Orange Chicken Sauce
  • Stirring often. Simmer until the sauce has reduced by about half. This takes about 10 minutes
    Orange Chicken Sauce
  • After the sauce has been reduced by about half. Add the cooked, air-fried (or baked), chicken into the sauce.
    Steps of Air Fryer Orange Chicken
  • Stir the chicken in the sauce and continue to cook until the sauce has completely coated the chicken in a nice glaze
    Steps of Air Fryer Orange Chicken
  • Serve with rice or cauliflower rice. Or enjoy it on its own.
    Air Fryer Orange Chicken

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg