Air-Fried Sesame Soy Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Water Chestnuts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, toss the diced chicken thighs with cornstarch, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

   5:00 · Preheat air fryer
3. 3

   Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp at the edges.

   12:00 · Air fry chicken
4. 4

   While the chicken cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Heat a 9-inch skillet over medium heat and add the diced water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant.

   2:00 · Cook water chestnuts and aromatics
6. 6

   Add the air-fried chicken to the skillet along with the soy-sesame sauce and sliced green onions. Toss to coat and cook until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the chicken.

   3:00 · Simmer chicken in sauce
7. 7

   Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

8. 8

   Spoon the chicken mixture into butter lettuce leaves, garnish with extra green onions, and serve immediately.