Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken (Super Juicy!)

If you are looking for a delicious and healthy meal prep or dinner option, air fryer teriyaki chicken is the perfect choice. With the air fryer, the chicken comes out juicy and super flavorful with a perfectly caramelized teriyaki glaze. Serve over steamed rice and vegetables, and you’ll have a salivating meal that will satisfy all your takeout cravings.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE:

Teriyaki chicken is an easy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing dish that will impress anyone. The balance of sweet and savory flavors in the teriyaki sauce pairs perfectly with the tender chicken, making it an excellent option for both weeknight dinners and meal prep. It is a simple recipe that does not require a lot of ingredients, yet delivers a delicious and satisfying meal every time.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN IS PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP

You can easily marinate the a batch of chicken over the weekend, and have it ready to go for the week. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also cook chicken on the stovetop, grill, or oven. The rich and savory teriyaki sauce keeps the chicken juicy, making it a perfect addition to rice, noodles, salads, wraps, or grain bowls. Just add some vegetables and your meal prep is done for the whole week!

WATCH AIR FRYER TERIYAKI CHICKEN RECIPE VIDEO BELOW:

INGREDIENTS:

• Chicken Thigh or Chicken Breast
• Soy Sauce
• Mirin
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Brown Sugar
• Cornstarch
• Garnish: Sesame Seeds, Green Onion
• Pair with: Rice, Broccoli

HOW TO MAKE TERIYAKI CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER?

Prepare Teriyaki Sauce

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well.

Marinate the Chicken

Pour 1/3 of the teriyaki sauce on the chicken thighs. Give it a good mix and let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Cook Chicken in the Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 400F.

Place the chicken thighs skin side up in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Take chicken out and brush the chicken skin lightly with some teriyaki sauce. Put it back into the oven and cook for another 5 minutes until the skin turns golden brown.

Thicken the Sauce

While the chicken thighs are in the air fryer, add the remaining teriyaki sauce to a pan and cook over medium. Stir occasionally and let is simmer until the sauce thickens.

Serve

Chop the chicken thigh into slices or cubes. Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Serve the teriyaki chicken over steamed rice or alongside steamed or sautéed vegetables. Garnish with white sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Enjoy!

Tips and Variations:

• Cooking Options: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can also cook chicken on the stovetop, grill, or oven.
• Vegetable Options: You can air fry vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots alongside the chicken for a complete meal. You can also steam or sautéed any vegetables of your choice to serve with teriyaki chicken.
• Protein Options: I used boneless skin on chicken thighs in this recipe. You can use chicken breast, wings, drumsticks, salmon, or even tofu for vegetarian version.
• Sauce Variations: Feel free to add more soy sauce and mirin if you like. You can also add sriracha or red chili flakes for a spicy kick.
• Pairing Options: You can serve teriyaki chicken with rice, noodles, salads, wraps, or grain bowls.

OTHER RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY:

• Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice)
• Chicken Chow Mein
• Garlic Ginger Chicken Soup (boost immunity)

If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Make sure you also tag me @onehappybite on Instagram and hashtag it #onehappybite so I can see your creations!

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