Air Fryer Sticky Soy Chicken & Rice
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Steps· Pan
- 1
Cook the rice. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 7-8 minutes until cooked through (74 C).
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, the garlic, and 2 tablespoons water and bubble for 1-2 minutes until sticky.
- 4
Serve over the rice with spring onion.
Easy substitutions
No Chicken?
Try Tofu.
Storage & leftovers
Cool leftovers within 1 hour, refrigerate, and eat within 1 day. Reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through.
Student tip
Go easy on the oil — a light spray or half a teaspoon tossed through is all an air fryer needs. Pouring in extra oil or fat isn't necessary and isn't healthy.
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