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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

air fryer teriyaki chicken on a plate.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a healthier version of your favorite take-out food! Full of flavor and so delicious, it's so easy to make at home!
4.41 from 30 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breast
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon sesame oil

Teriyaki sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch or cornflour
  • salt
  • ground black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon sliced green onions

Instructions
 

  • To make the teriyaki sauce, whisk all the ingredients together until there are no lumps.
  • Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. To a mixing bowl, add chicken, ¼ cup of teriyaki sauce,¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and mix to coat. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat Air fryer for 5 minutes at 375F. Place the chicken in a single layer in Air fryer.
  • Air fry chicken at 400F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Or the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F. Flip the chicken halfway through.
  • While the chicken is cooking in the Air fryer, heat oil in a skillet on medium high. Add the rest of the teriyaki sauce, ¼ cup water and cook until the sauce thickens around 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Toss the air-fried chicken in the sauce to coat. Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of sesame oil if using. Check and adjust seasoning. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Store - in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
  • Reheat - in the microwave until warm.
  • Freeze - cooked chicken in a ziplock bag in the freezer for 3 months. Reheat using your preferred method.
  • Meal prep - marinate the chicken in the fridge for up to 24 hours covered. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and proceed with the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 293 kcalTotal Carbs: 13.8 gProtein: 34.2 gFat: 10.5 gSaturated Fat: 2.4 gFiber: 0.4 g
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