Description
This Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe features juicy chicken pieces marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, then air fried to perfection. It’s a healthier, quicker alternative to traditional stir-frying, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 500 gm boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp pepper powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp chopped spring onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer at 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the teriyaki sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a pan. Heat until it simmers and thickens slightly. Add cornstarch slurry if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Once the chicken is cooked and lightly crispy, toss it in the teriyaki sauce to coat well.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can use either chicken thighs or breasts, but thighs remain juicier.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- You can double the sauce if you like it more saucy.
- This dish goes well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
