Description
Juicy air fryer teriyaki chicken ready in 15 minutes. Tender bites coated in sticky, flavorful sauce for a healthy, easy dinner. This recipe makes a fast, flavorful dinner that tastes like takeout but is lighter.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Olive oil spray
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallions (For Garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (For Garnish)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (Homemade Teriyaki Sauce)
- 2 tablespoons honey (Homemade Teriyaki Sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (Homemade Teriyaki Sauce)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (Homemade Teriyaki Sauce)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (Homemade Teriyaki Sauce)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (Homemade Teriyaki Sauce)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken and teriyaki sauce. Toss to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and air fry for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked to 165°F internally.
- Optional: While the chicken cooks, simmer the homemade teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small pan until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Once cooked, toss the chicken in warm teriyaki sauce until coated.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Marination time can be up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- If making homemade sauce, simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Serve over rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Japanese-American