Korean Fried Chicken For Weight Loss

Directions

  1. 1Season chicken breast lightly.
  2. 2Dip chicken in egg white.
  3. 3Coat chicken with a mixture of cornstarch and panko.
  4. 4Place coated chicken in an air fryer basket.
  5. 5Slice cucumber thinly for the salad.
  6. 6Add olive oil, chili flakes, and sesame seeds to the cucumbers and toss.
  7. 7Prepare the Korean glaze by combining gochujang, low-sodium soy sauce (or liquid aminos), honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and water in a pan.
  8. 8Whisk the glaze ingredients together until well combined.
  9. 9Coat the air-fried chicken thoroughly with the prepared glaze.
  10. 10Slice the glazed chicken into strips.
  11. 11Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of rice.
  12. 12Add the prepared cucumber salad on the side.
  13. 13Garnish with fresh carrots and green onions.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 egg white
  • 0.33 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 spray Olive oil spray
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or liquid aminos)
  • 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes or gochugaru
  • 0.5 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

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Tips

  • For a gluten-free option, use crushed rice cereal instead of panko breadcrumbs.
  • This recipe offers a lighter version of Korean fried chicken, perfect for a weight loss journey.
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