Description
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together the nostalgia of family meals and modern convenience. The juicy, marinated chicken is perfectly cooked in the air fryer, enveloped in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve it over fluffy rice or with vibrant vegetables for an impressive meal that’s easy enough for any weeknight but delicious enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour half of the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the marinade (discard leftover marinade) and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle with reserved marinade and top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg