Japanese-Inspired Spicy Crispy Chicken with Mango Salsa & Lime Yogurt Swirl

High ProteinLow Fat

A 470-calorie Brunch recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 300g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 0.25 red onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice (for salsa)
• 100g plain Greek yogurt (0% fat)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (for yogurt swirl)
• 0.5 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for yogurt)

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil.
2. Air Fry Chicken: Arrange the seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature 74°C/165°F).
3. Prepare Mango Salsa: While chicken cooks, combine the diced mango, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl. Stir gently to combine.
4. Make Lime Yogurt Swirl: In another small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lime juice, and optional honey/maple syrup until smooth.
5. Assemble: Divide the crispy chicken between two serving plates. Spoon a generous amount of mango salsa alongside the chicken.
6. Swirl & Serve: Drizzle or dollop the lime yogurt swirl over the chicken and salsa. Serve immediately as a vibrant and satisfying brunch.