Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
250 kcal
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Cuisine
Asian, International
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
Description
The Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe prepares small, skinless chicken breast pieces tossed in arrowroot starch to develop a subtle crispiness upon air frying at 360°F. The teriyaki sauce is crafted by boiling together low sodium soy sauce, freshly squeezed orange juice, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Arrowroot starch dissolved in cold water is whisked in to thicken and give the sauce a shiny texture.
The combination of ingredients provides a balance of sweet, salty, and acidic notes with a hint of warmth from ginger and garlic. Air frying cooks the chicken evenly, retaining juiciness inside while yielding a gentle crust on the exterior. Tossing the cooked chicken in the thickened teriyaki sauce coats each piece with glossy flavor.
This dish can be served as a main course alongside rice or vegetables. Using arrowroot starch in place of cornstarch or tapioca flour is an option to bind the sauce and crisp chicken. The recipe includes practical substitutions such as swapping rice vinegar with white wine vinegar and honey with maple syrup or brown sugar.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheated in the microwave briefly until warm. Careful tasting and adjusting of sauce seasoning during cooking allows personalizing the balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast skinless and boneless, cut into 1-inch bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoon arrowroot starch
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
- ¼ cup water cold
- ¼ cup soy sauce use tamari is gluten-free, low-sodium
- ¼ cup orange juice juice from 1 orange, fresh
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 - 3 tablespoon honey based on your desired sweetness level
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger very fine, fresh grated
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the bite-sized pieces of chicken with arrowroot starch.
- Once the air fryer is heated, spray with cooking spray and add the chicken to the basket. Make sure the pieces are spaced out and NOT overlapping. If your air fryer is small, do this in two batches.
- Air fry for 8 – 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature has reached 165°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, dissolve the arrowroot starch in the cold water and set it to the side.
- Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat and add the low sodium soy sauce, fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Bring sauce to a quick boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in the arrowroot starch water. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, making sure to continually whisk until the sauce has thickened. Carefully taste the sauce and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Add the cooked chicken nuggets into the pot with the teriyaki sauce. Gently toss to coat and remove from heat.
- Serve warm on a bed of rice and a side of your favorite roasted and steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Arrowroot starch can be replaced 1:1 with cornstarch or tapioca flour.
- Rice vinegar may be substituted equally with white wine vinegar.
- Honey can be swapped for maple syrup, coconut sugar, or light brown sugar in equal amounts.
- Fresh ginger can be replaced with ½ teaspoon ground dried ginger.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds until warmed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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