Description
Savory Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a gourmet experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, cooked to perfection in an air fryer. In just under 30 minutes, you can delight your taste buds with tender, crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze. Whether served over rice, tossed in salads, or enjoyed as part of meal prep, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard any leftover marinade) and place it in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), flipping halfway through.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, brush remaining marinade on top of the chicken for added flavor.
- Let rest briefly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg