Healthier Paleo Air Fryer Sesame Chicken Recipe

Healthier Seseme Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Create a mouthwatering healthier twist on a beloved classic with an adaptation of a recipe for air fryer sesame chicken. This healthier version of the popular takeout favorite will tantalize your taste buds while keeping your well-being in mind. Get ready to elevate your cooking game and enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with this delectable dish!

Sesame Sauce:

• 2/3 cup water warmed slightly

• 5 dates pitted

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos

• 3 Tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 tsp arrowroot flour or tapioca

• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste

Chicken:

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1" pieces

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot

• 1 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 2 eggs whisked

• Avocado oil for coating in air fryer

Garnish:

• 2 Tbsps sesame seeds for garnish

• Thinly sliced scallions for garnish

Instructions

Sauce:

1. In a high speed blender, blend together all the sauce ingredients except for the red pepper flakes, until a smooth mixture forms, scraping down the sides to incorporate all the dates if needed.

2. Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk and heat for 2-3 minutes to a boil, then lower the heat to med-low to simmer. Add the red pepper flakes, then simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens and reduces a bit (it should resemble a thick caramel).

Chicken:

1. Place the arrowroot or tapioca in a shallow bowl along with the salt and pepper.

2. Whisk the eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Drizzle the chicken with the sesame oil and sprinkle with the garlic powder.

3. Coat chicken pieces in whisked egg lightly, then toss in arrowroot starch, shaking off excess, and place in s bowl

4. Place a single layer of coated chicken in airfryer and lightly coat with avocado oil. Cook for 15 minutes at 390 degrees or until cooked through.

5. Repeat the process for the remaining chicken,

6. Gently reheat the sesame sauce and toss it with the chicken. To serve, sprinkle all over with sesame seeds and green onion and and serve over sautéed cauliflower rice or your favorite veggies. Enjoy!

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