Description
This Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken recipe is a quick and delicious gluten-free dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Cooked in the air fryer, it offers a healthy alternative to fried chicken with a crispy texture and sticky, sweet-savory glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for an added crunch and freshness.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Teriyaki Marinade
- 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Teriyaki Sauce Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Garnishes
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger to create the teriyaki marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and allow it to preheat for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare chicken for cooking: Drain the marinated chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid for the sauce.
- Cook the chicken: Place the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer size, cook in batches if necessary. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Make the teriyaki sauce: While the chicken cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the boiling marinade, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Combine and serve: When the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy, transfer it to a serving bowl. Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over the chicken and toss gently to coat every piece evenly.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top for a fresh, nutty finish before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor, but avoid exceeding 4 hours to prevent meat texture change.
- If air fryer capacity is limited, cook chicken in batches to maintain crispiness.
- Use tamari as a gluten-free soy sauce alternative for best results.
- Adjust honey quantity to make the sauce sweeter or less sweet according to preference.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
