Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Crispy chicken:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1” pieces
¼ cup cornstarch (or almond flour for low-carb—you love this!)
1 egg white, beaten
2 tbsp avocado oil (for stovetop) or cooking spray (for air fryer)

Honey garlic sauce (you control the sugar & sodium!):

¼ cup sugar-free honey substitute (e.g., Lakanto Golden—you love blood sugar friendly!)
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos (you love low-sodium options!)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional—you love spicy!)
1½ tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry—for glossy finish)

For serving:

Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice (low-carb—you love this!)

Instructions

1. Crisp the chicken (choose method):

Air Fryer (recommended):
→ Toss chicken with egg white and cornstarch until fully coated.
→ Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.
Stovetop:
→ Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 3–4 min per side until crispy and cooked through.

2. Make honey garlic sauce:

Whisk sugar-free honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook 1–2 minutes until thick, glossy, and coats the back of a spoon.

3. Finish & serve:

Toss crispy chicken in warm sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with broccoli or cauliflower rice.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—they stay juicier than breasts during high-heat cooking.
✅ Pat chicken dry before coating—ensures maximum crispiness.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use coconut aminos + skip added salt
→ Boost umami with extra garlic and sesame oil
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free honey = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 6g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap cornstarch for almond flour
→ Skip slurry; reduce sauce 3–4 extra minutes for natural thickness
→ Net carbs drop to 4g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Prep sauce 3 days ahead
→ Cook chicken just before serving for best crunch

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