Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Lemongrass and Ginger, Creamy Coconut Sauce
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Lemongrass and Ginger, Creamy Coconut Sauce

Tender chicken breast marinated in coconut milk, lemongrass and ginger, quickly cooked in the Air Fryer and served with a creamy aromatic sauce.

Time⏱️ 30 min
Servings👤 2
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

chicken breast — 500 g (1.1 lb)
lemongrass stalks — 2
piece of ginger (thumb-sized) — 1
coconut milk — 200 ml (3/4 cup)
garlic cloves — 3
soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
tablespoon fish sauce — 1
tablespoon brown sugar — 1
lime (juice) — 1
salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Steps

1Flatten the chicken breast with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
2Finely chop the lemongrass, ginger and garlic.
3In a bowl, mix coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and the chopped ingredients.
4Place the chicken breast in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
5Preheat the Air Fryer to 180°C (350°F).
6Place the chicken breast in the Air Fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, turning halfway.
7Meanwhile, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
8Serve the chicken breast with the coconut sauce poured on top.

🛒 Shopping List

Chicken breast, lemongrass, ginger, coconut milk, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime, salt, pepper