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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Teriyaki chicken thighs made in the air fryer. Uses a really easy to make teriyaki sauce and the chicken is cooked really quickly and hassle free in the air fryer. A great weekday meal!
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 5
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb / 700 g skinless boneless chicken thighs (5 to 6 chicken thighs)
  • sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 2/3 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

Teriyaki Sauce

  • Combine light soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice wine vinegar and minced garlic together in a small saucepan on medium heat. Whisk to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all sugar dissolved and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Remove about 1/2 a cup of the sauce and set aside to cool to room temperature. This will be used for the marinade.
  • Mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl and then add it to the remaining sauce in the saucepan.
  • Simmer the sauce for another 1-2 minutes, or until thickened and glossy. Let cool to room temperature.

Teriyaki Chicken

  • Combine the reserved 1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce with the chicken thighs in a bowl and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
  • Spread the chicken thighs out in the air fryer basket. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes before flipping and brushing the top with some of the teriyaki sauce.
  • Cook the chicken for another 5 minutes, before flipping and brushing with more teriyaki sauce. Cook for 3 more minutes, or until chicken is a beautiful brown color and cooked through.
  • Let chicken rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken warm, with rice, and garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1860mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer, chicken, chicken thigh, sauce, teriyaki, thighs
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