High Protein Crispy Orange Chicken Bowls
These High Protein Crispy Orange Chicken Bowls are a delicious and macro-friendly twist on the classic takeout favorite. Air-fried cornflake-coated chicken bites are tossed in a zesty homemade orange sauce, offering a satisfying crunch and bold flavor. Perfect for weekly meal prep or a guilt-free comfort meal, this dish is high in protein, lower in fat, and bursting with flavor.
High Protein Crispy Orange Chicken Bowls
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Hunt4ShredzIngredients
For the Orange Sauce
For the Fried Rice
Instructions
- Step 1
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with crushed cornflakes.
- Step 3
Place chicken in the air fryer and spray with olive oil. Cook for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Step 4
To make the orange sauce, mix marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- Step 5
Bring to a simmer, then add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened. Set aside.
- Step 6
For the fried rice, spray a pan with cooking spray and heat over medium. Scramble eggs, then add in rice and veggies. Stir in soy sauce and mix well.
- Step 7
Toss cooked chicken with orange sauce.
- Step 8
Assemble bowls with fried rice and orange chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
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