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Mochiko Chicken Recipe

Healthy Mochiko Chicken

Coach Cristina tackled a healthy Mochiko recipe and we all win!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Mochiko
Servings: 0
Calories: 222kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless

Mochiko Marinade

  • ¼ cup liquid aminos
  • ¼ cup Swerve sugar substitute
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup green onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Breading

  • ¾ cup Mochiko flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix marinade ingredients and pour on top of chicken.
  • Marinate chicken overnight.
  • Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees.
  • Combine Mochiko flour, cornstarch, and salt and pepper.
  • Lightly coat each piece of chicken and place ina single layer in air fryer.
  • Lightly spray each piece of chicken with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Air fry for roughly 12 – 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Chef’s Tip: This chicken dish pairs really well with sticky rice and a favorite steamed veggie like asparagus.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Fat: 10g | Protein: 20g | Carbohydrates: 17g
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