Crispy Teriyaki Chicken
This Crispy Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate weeknight winner. Juicy chunks of chicken thighs are air-fried to golden perfection and tossed in a sweet, sticky, and savory homemade teriyaki glaze. It’s fast, delicious, and meal-prep-friendly with minimal cleanup!Watch me make Crispy Teriyaki Chicken
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken & Coating
- 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
Teriyaki Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1½ tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water slurry
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced Cucumbers
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Cut your chicken thighs into 1-inch chunks.
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch and salt, then dredge the chicken and shake off any excess coating.
- Spray your air fryer basket, place in the chicken, and spray the tops with more oil. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed.
- In the meantime, combine all sauce ingredients (except the slurry) in a small pot and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, stir, and cook until the sauce is thickened to your liking, then remove from heat.
- Toss the crispy chicken with the teriyaki sauce in a bowl until well coated.
- Serve the chicken over fresh rice. You can optionally top with cucumbers and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g