Spicy Chicken Thighs
Directions
- 1Serve the volumized rice and top it with the spicy air-fried Korean chicken.
- 2Remove the skin and any excess fat from the chicken thighs using tongs and a knife.
- 3Place the cleaned chicken thighs into a bowl.
- 4Measure and add 25g of Gochujang to the chicken.
- 5Add 20g of soy sauce to the bowl.
- 6Grate one clove of garlic and a small piece of ginger using a microplane or garlic press, and add it to the chicken.
- 7Add some freshly cracked black pepper.
- 8Mix everything with a spoon or tongs until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce.
- 9Place the marinated chicken into an air fryer set to 160-170°C (320°F max) and cook for 12-15 minutes.
- 10Measure out 100g of cauliflower florets.
- 11Turn the cauliflower into rice by either pulse blending for 30 seconds or grating it with the largest holes on a box grater.
- 12Measure out 50g of regular rice, such as jasmine rice.
- 13In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric with a half teaspoon of cumin.
- 14Add 1 teaspoon (4g) of oil to a pan over medium heat.
- 15Toast the spices first for about 30 seconds.
- 16Add the rice and toast the grains briefly for another 30 seconds or so.
- 17Add the cauliflower and 150g of vegetable stock (or water).
- 18Give everything a final stir, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes.
- 19Give the rice a quick taste.
- 20Plate the rice.
- 21Top the rice with the spicy air-fried Korean chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 g Olive oil
- 50 g Jasmine rice
- 20 g Kikkoman Soy Sauce
- 5 g Chicken broth powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 0.5 tsp Cumin, ground
- 25 g Gochujang
- 100 g Cauliflower
- 180 g Boneless/Skinless Chicken Thigh
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 piece Ginger
- Black pepper
- 150 g Water
Equipment
TongsCutting boardKnifeBowlKitchen scaleSpoonMicroplaneAir fryerBox graterPanLid
Tips
- To remove most of the extra calories from chicken thighs, remove the skin or buy them skinless from the store.
- Gochujang is an absolute must-have for anyone trying to lose weight, because it makes every boring dish taste amazing.
- Soy sauce contains amino acids and sugar, which makes it burn relatively quickly, so set your air fryer to 160 to 170°C or 320°F maximum, and cook for 12-15 minutes.
- A 2 to 1 ratio of cauliflower to rice adds volume without overpowering the flavor.
- Toasting the spices first will develop a lot more flavor compounds.
- If you want to meal prep multiple servings, place the chicken in a baking dish and bake at 200°C or 400°F for 15 minutes.
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