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Garlic Soy Chicken (Air Fryer Crispy + Sticky) — Easy 20-Minute Recipe

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken - 197 Calories, 20g protein
  • 1–1.5 lbs chicken thighs (3 ounces)
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1–1.5 cups crushed cornflakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray
Garlic Soy Sauce -155 calories
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp low-calorie brown sugar blend
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1–2 tbsp light butter
  • ½ bourbon or whiskey
  • 1 tsp of minced garlic
  • ¼ cup water (use to thin)
  • ½–1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Cucumber Salad -126 calories
  • 1 whole cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1–2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1–2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ crushed red pepper and siracha (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

1. Prep the chicken
  1. Pat chicken dry.
  2. Season lightly with salt & pepper.
  3. Coat chicken in crushed cornflakes.
  4. Dip into beaten eggs.
  5. Press into crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
2. Air fry
  1. Spray chicken generously with zero-calorie oil spray.
  2. Air fry at 385°F for 15–17 minutes , flipping halfway.
  3. Cook until internal temp is 165°F and the crust is golden and crispy.
3. Make the garlic soy sauce
  1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30–45 seconds).
  3. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, red pepper, and water.
  4. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  6. Cook until glossy and slightly sticky.
4. Coat the chicken
  1. Toss the crispy chicken in the garlic soy glaze OR
  2. Drizzle the sauce on top to keep the crust extra crunchy.
1. Prep the ciabatta
  1. Slice a ciabatta baguette in half.
  2. Lightly toast it in the air fryer or on a pan until warm and crisp.
  3. Spread a thin layer of your light sour cream spread and spring onion on the bottom half.
2. Add the crispy chicken
  1. Place your crispy air-fried garlic soy chicken on top of the spread.
  2. Spoon additional garlic soy glaze over the chicken if you like it saucy.
3. Top with cucumber salad
  1. Add a generous handful of the cucumber salad right on top of the chicken.
  2. Make sure some of the dressing drips onto the chicken — this balances the richness and adds crunch + freshness.
4. Finish & close
  1. Add the top half of the toasted ciabatta.
  2. Press gently so everything holds together.
  3. Slice in half and serve immediately.

Notes

Flavor Notes: You get crunchy chicken , sweet-tangy cucumber salad , and toasted ciabatta all in one bite.
Flavor Notes: The garlic-soy glaze + honey vinegar cucumber dressing gives perfect balance.
Flavor Notes: Amazing for lunch or dinner. Try this recipe it's insane.