Air Fryer Orange Chicken Cooked in Cuitisan Container

Air Fryer Orange Chicken

This Air Fryer Orange Chicken is crispy, flavour-packed and ready in around 30 minutes. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free, it’s an easy meal the whole family can enjoy.

Cooked directly in a Cuitisan stainless steel container, it makes air frying even more convenient—helping contain sauces and juices while keeping your air fryer basket cleaner, with no need to transfer your meal to another dish for serving or storing.

Cook. Serve. Store. All in one Cuitisan container.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 3 tablespoons plain gluten-free breadcrumbs

Sauce:

• • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup honey see notes
  • ¼ cup low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2-3 teaspoons sriracha or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons water 

Instructions:

1. Add your cubed chicken breast to a bowl and toss with the tamari. Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.

2. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (380°F).

3. Toss the chicken with the cornflour and breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs will stick more easily if you add them at the same time as the cornflour.

4. Place the chicken in a Cuitisan stainless steel container in a single layer, then place the container directly into the air fryer. Cook for 10–14 minutes, tossing halfway through. Cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken pieces. The chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
   Tip: The Cuitisan container will become hot during cooking, so always use oven mitts or a tea towel when handling it.

5. While the chicken is cooking, add the minced garlic and oil to a saucepan. Sauté until lightly golden.

6. Add all remaining sauce ingredients, except the water and cornflour, and bring to a gentle simmer.

7. Whisk together the cornflour and water, then add to the sauce. Continue whisking and simmer until thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly—the sauce will thicken further as it cools.

8. Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove the Cuitisan container from the air fryer. Cut into the largest piece to make sure the chicken is cooked through, then let it cool for a couple of minutes.

9. Pour about half to two-thirds of the orange sauce directly over the chicken in the Cuitisan container and toss to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.

10. Serve immediately with steamed broccoli and rice, or enjoy as is!

Recipe notes:

• If you’re using full-strength soy sauce, cut it back to about 2-3 tablespoons so it isn’t too strong. 
• You can sub the honey with any sweetener you like. This recipe isn’t as sweet as traditional restaurant orange chicken, so feel free to add more sweetener to taste.
• Serving: 1bowl / Calories: 297kcal / Carbohydrates: 30g / Protein: 26g / Fat: 7g / Saturated Fat: 1g / Fiber: 1g / Sugar: 18g

Cuitisan Container Tips:

• Cook with confidence: Cuitisan stainless steel containers are safe to use in the air fryer, microwave and oven, making it easy to cook, reheat and serve in the same container.
• Handle with care: The container will become hot during cooking. Always use oven mitts or a tea towel when removing it from your air fryer or oven.
• Cook. Store. Go: Once your Orange Chicken has cooled, simply add the Cuitisan lid and store it in the fridge.
• Perfect for meal prep: Add some rice, pop on the lid and your meal is ready for the next day’s work lunch or a picnic.