High Protein Crispy Orange Chicken Bowls

Name: High Protein Crispy Orange Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 bowls
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins; Salt; pepper; garlic powder; 0.25 cup Fit Flour or oat flour; 2 eggs; 1 cup crushed cornflakes; Olive oil spray; 0.333 cup sugar-free orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 clove garlic; 0.5 tsp ginger; pinch red pepper flakes; 1 tsp cornstarch + (slurry); 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice; 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables; 2 eggs; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; Cooking spray; green onion

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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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Ingredients

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For the Fried Rice

Instructions

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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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