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AIR FRYER ORANGE DIJON CHICKEN recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Yesica Andrews

Air Fryer Orange Dijon Chicken Comforting Easy Weeknight

This Air Fryer Orange Dijon Chicken is a delicious and simple recipe perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight family dinner. Featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful orange Dijon sauce with garlic, it's one of the best air fryer chicken recipes and a tasty twist on classic orange chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, raw (approx 350g/12.5oz)
  • salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon of honey
  • 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
  • 2 green onions (spring onions), finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
  • olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together honey, fresh orange juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped garlic to create the marinade.
  3. If time allows, place the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate until ready to cook for enhanced flavor; otherwise, proceed immediately.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 2 minutes.
  5. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and pour the marinade over them; lightly spray the top with olive oil spray.
  6. Cook the chicken for 8 minutes, then brush with additional marinade and continue to cook for another 7 to 8 minutes until the edges are golden and the chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Top with the sliced green onions before serving.
  8. Serve alongside your favorite sides and enjoy a comforting, flavorful meal.

Notes

  • Recipe is both gluten free and dairy free when using gluten free Dijon mustard. Great served with rice, potatoes, and vegetables of choice. WW Points are 10 per serving or 5 per thigh. Nutritional values are estimated and should be calculated based on ingredients used. Refrigerate marinated chicken if preparing in advance.