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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate
20 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Asian-American Fusion
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1757mg
(73%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
34IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1757mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.