Burmese Air-Fried Chicken & Dipping Sauce

Burmese Air-Fried Chicken & Dipping Sauce

By: Sammy Jones

A healthy alternative to fried chicken with staple herbs and spices. This can be a delicious treat or a meal with rice and salad.

Ingredients

• 600g chicken thigh fillets, sliced into 3cm-long strips
• Cooked rice
• Mixed lettuce leaves
• Coriander, to taste
• Spray cooking oil
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 3 tablespoon plain flour
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• ½ tsp chilli powder (optional)
• Juice 1 lime
• 2 tsp minced ginger

Method

• In a medium-size bowl, integrate all dry rub components. Add in the chicken and toss till well covered.
• Lightly spray skilled chicken with light cooking oil and cook in an air fryer for 15 minutes on 180°C. Turn chicken midway through to guarantee both sides are prepared uniformly.
• While chicken is cooking, integrate all dipping sauce activeingredients in a little bowl and set aside.
• Once chicken is done, plate up with rice, a bed of combined lettuce and dipping sauce.
• Top with coriander to taste and serve instantly.
• Tip: Use drumsticks as an option to thigh fillets, however double the spice rub mix for 1-1.2kg drumsticks.