Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Teriyaki)

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs (Teriyaki)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp light brown sugar (or white granulated sugar); 3 tbsp cooking Sake (rice wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar could work too!); 2 tbsp mirin (optional: can substitute with dry white wine or dry sherry); 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional, but adds a wonderful flavor); 2 clove garlic (minced); ½ tsp fresh ginger (minced optional); 1 tsp cornstarch (corn flour) (mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water. This is your cornstarch slurry); 1 tbsp cornstarch; 14 oz broccoli florets (lightly steamed); 1 green onion (thinly sliced); 1½ cup rice (cooked); 1.3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1 ½-inch (3–4 cm) pieces)

By Karina Carrel · CafedelitesPublic

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Golden, glossy, and oh-so-satisfying—these crispy air-fried chicken bites are tossed in a bold, sticky-sweet teriyaki glaze with soy, garlic, and just a kiss of sweetness. Ready in minutes, devoured even faster—weeknight dinner just got an upgrade.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 27 min
Servings: 3

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Ingredients

For 3 people

Cooking for

0.25 cuplow sodium soy sauce
2 tbsplight brown sugar (or white granulated sugar)
3 tbspcooking Sake (rice wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar could work too!)
2 tbspmirin (optional: can substitute with dry white wine or dry sherry)
1 tbspsesame oil (optional, but adds a wonderful flavor)
2 clovegarlic (minced)
0.5 tspfresh ginger (minced optional)
1 tspcornstarch (corn flour) (mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water. This is your cornstarch slurry)
1 tbspcornstarch
395 gbroccoli florets (lightly steamed)
1green onion (thinly sliced)
1.5 cuprice (cooked)
—1.3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1 ½-inch (3–4 cm) pieces)

Steps

1
In a bowl or jug, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, Mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and cornstarch slurry until smooth. Set aside.
2
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the sauce. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature, or skip if you're in a rush.
3
Sprinkle the chicken with cornstarch and toss until each piece is lightly coated.
4
Set your air fryer to 205°C (200°C) and let it preheat for at least 5 minutes.
5
Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the basket (work in batches if needed). Air fry for 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden, crispy, and fully cooked (internal temp: 75°C/74°C).
6
While still hot, toss the cooked chicken with the remaining teriyaki sauce until it’s glossy and coated.
7
Plate your chicken over rice with broccoli on the side. Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

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Per portion

Calories: ~248.4 kcal
Protein: ~7.3 g
Fat: ~5.4 g
Carbs: ~45 g
Fiber: ~3.9 g
Sodium: ~737.7 mg

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