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rectangular wooden plate with small bite size chicken pieces, sliced red bell peppers, and honey mustard applesauce

Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken

This recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic powder, air-fried to perfection and served with a tangy honey mustard applesauce alongside crisp red bell pepper slices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2
Calories 531 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowls
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Mustard Applesauce

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablepsoon honey
  • 1/2 cup applesauce

Vegetable Sides

  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes. Add the chicken to a mixing bowl and combine it with the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, and sesame seeds.
  • Place the chicken in the Air Fryer basket and cook them in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 360F until they fully cook to an internal temperature of 165F. Be sure to flip them over halfway through so that they are golden brown on all sides.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the mustard, honey, and applesauce. Slice the red bell peppers into thin strips.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, dip them in the honey mustard applesauce and enjoy them with sliced bell peppers or your choice of fresh veggie sticks.

Notes

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used. Please consult with your healthcare provider for specific dietary needs. To gain a better understanding, explore our nutrition disclaimer here. 

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 31gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1223mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2019IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg