Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
Super flavorful Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken cooks up perfect every time! It's tender and juicy on the inside with a tasty teriyaki sauce coating the outside. Pair with rice and veggies for an easy meal on busy nights!
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 pound
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, into 2-inch pieces. Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine ½ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; reserve ¼ cup of the sauce and set aside.
- Pour the remaining sauce into the bowl of chicken pieces. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the air fryer basket. Space the chicken pieces evenly in a single layer. Close the basket and cook for 8 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Open the basket and flip the chicken pieces. Close the air fryer and cook for an additional 8 minutes or until cooked through. The safe internal temperature should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the reserved ¼ cup marinade into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to make a slurry. Add the cornstarch to the sauce mixture and whisk over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Baste the chicken with the thickened teriyaki sauce. Serve the chicken over rice! Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, . Serve over rice if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1757mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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