Go Back

spicy thai peanut chicken, air fryer chicken sandwich, peanut sauce chicken, crispy chicken sandwich, high pro

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 chicken thigh
  • Flour
  • 1 egg
  • Crushed cornflakes
  • Oil spray
Sticky Soy Garlic Sauce
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Juice of ½ lemon
Cucumber Salad
  • Cucumber, sliced
  • Green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Splash black soy sauce
Sandwich Build
  • Ciabatta bread
  • Mayo
  • Old-style mustard

Method
 

1. Prep the Chicken
  1. Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then press firmly into crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
2. Air Fry
  1. Air fry at 385°F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Make Sticky Soy Garlic Sauce
  1. In a pan over medium heat, combine avocado oil, dark soy sauce, water, mirin, fish sauce, honey, lemon juice, and spices. Simmer until slightly thickened.
4. Coat the Chicken
  1. Toss or brush the crispy chicken in the sticky soy garlic sauce until evenly coated.
5. Make the Cucumber Salad
  1. Mix cucumber, cabbage, teriyaki sauce, avocado oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, and seasonings. Toss well.
6. Build the Sandwich
  1. Spread mayo and old-style mustard on toasted ciabatta. Add sticky soy garlic chicken, top with cucumber salad, and close.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Crispy Air Fryer Chicken: Press the cornflakes firmly into the chicken so they stick well
Tips for Perfect Crispy Air Fryer Chicken: Spray generously with oil before air frying for better crisp
Tips for Perfect Crispy Air Fryer Chicken: Flip halfway through for even texture
Tips for Perfect Crispy Air Fryer Chicken: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
Substitutions: Chicken breast instead of thigh for lower fat
Substitutions: Greek yogurt instead of mayo for lighter spread
Substitutions: Coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for lower sodium
Lower-Calorie / Weight Loss Tips: Use light mayo or reduce spread amount
Lower-Calorie / Weight Loss Tips: Use smaller ciabatta portion or hollow out bread
Lower-Calorie / Weight Loss Tips: Go lighter on honey in the sticky sauce
Lower-Calorie / Weight Loss Tips: Increase cucumber salad portion for volume
Make Ahead / Storage: Chicken can be breaded ahead and stored in fridge for up to 24 hours
Make Ahead / Storage: Sauce can be made ahead and reheated
Make Ahead / Storage: Best eaten fresh for maximum crispiness