Asian-Style Air Fryer Chicken Crown

Ingredients

• 1 whole Chicken crown (A chicken crown is the breast and wings with the legs and back removed. Can ask butcher to prepare.)
• 1 bulb Garlic (Roughly diced)
• 1 cup Light soy sauce
• 1 cup Dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1 pinch Nutmeg (Freshly grated or ground)
• 1 tsp Ground sage
• 1 tsp Ground ginger
• 1 tsp White pepper
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce (Frank's or any preferred hot sauce; adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp Chicken stock powder
• 1 tbsp Low GI sugar (Or regular granulated sugar)
• As needed Water (To top up marinade and submerge chicken)

Instructions

1. Prepare Garlic

   Peel and roughly dice one bulb of garlic. Add to a large mixing bowl or container.

   Time: PT5M

2. Mix Marinade

   Add 1 cup light soy sauce, 1 cup dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, a pinch of nutmeg, 1 tsp ground sage, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp white pepper, 1 tbsp hot sauce (or to taste), 1 tbsp chicken stock powder, and 1 tbsp low GI sugar to the bowl with garlic. Mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides to combine all ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

3. Marinate Chicken

   Place chicken crown breast side down into the marinade. Add enough water to just cover the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight preferred), flipping halfway through.

   Time: PT2H

   Temperature: 4°C

4. Preheat Air Fryer

   Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

5. First Air Fry (Covered)

   Place the marinated chicken crown breast side down in a Pyrex or oven-safe dish with some marinade. Cover tightly with foil. Air fry at 180°C for 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 180°C

6. Second Air Fry (Uncovered)

   Remove foil and return dish to air fryer. Air fry uncovered at 180°C for 10 minutes to develop color.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 180°C

7. Rest Chicken

   Remove chicken from air fryer. Wrap loosely in foil and let rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

   Time: PT20M

8. Carve and Serve

   Carve the rested chicken crown and serve with pan juices or your favorite sides.

   Time: PT5M

9. Cleanup

   Wash all used utensils, bowls, cutting board, Pyrex dish, and air fryer basket. Wipe down counters and sanitize surfaces that touched raw chicken.

   Time: PT1H20M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

400

Protein

35g

Carbohydrates

8g

Fat

22g

Fiber

1g