Description
This Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a savory teriyaki sauce and air-fried to perfection, resulting in juicy and flavorful bites. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds for an extra touch of freshness and crunch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1–1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast
- 2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- Chopped scallions – optional for garnish
- Sesame seeds – optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry with a clean paper towel, cut it into 1-1.5 inch cubes, and place in a medium bowl.
- Coat the chicken: Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken, toss to coat, cover, and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. For longer marination, refrigerate the chicken.
- Cook: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, spray the basket with non-aerosol cooking spray, add chicken in a single layer, and air fry for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Remove cooked chicken from the air fryer and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
