1

Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine sieve, then combine with cold water and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over high heat.

2

While the water heats, finely zest the orange into a cold 10-inch skillet, then halve it and squeeze in all the juice, catching the seeds.

3

Thinly slice the green onions and pile them on a small plate, then mince the garlic and peel and finely grate the ginger into the skillet.

4

Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, water, and cornstarch into the orange juice until smooth with no lumps, and leave the skillet off the heat.

5

Once the water reaches a rolling boil, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed for 12 minutes.

6

Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 3 minutes.

7

While it heats, cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces, pat them dry, and toss in a medium bowl with cornstarch and salt.

8

Drizzle avocado oil over the chicken and toss until the cornstarch turns into a thin, even, damp-looking coat with no dry patches.

9

Spread the chicken in a single layer in the hot basket and air fry for 5 minutes until the edges turn pale golden.

10

While the chicken cooks, scatter the broccoli over the simmering rice, sprinkle with salt, and quickly re-cover to steam through the final 6 minutes.

11

Shake the basket and air fry 5 to 6 more minutes until the pieces are deep golden, crisp at the edges, and cooked through to 165 F.

12

Meanwhile, set the skillet over medium heat and whisk the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbling, glossy, and thick enough to coat a spoon, then pull it off the heat.

13

Take the rice off the heat once its 12 minutes are up and leave it covered so the broccoli stays bright green and tender.

14

Tip the crispy chicken into the skillet, toss with tongs until glossy, then serve over fluffed rice with broccoli, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Crispy Air Fryer Orange Chicken with Jasmine Rice & Broccoli

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