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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken

Perfect for busy weeknights - whip up the marinade in the morning before work (it takes just a few minutes), add the chicken and toss it in the fridge. When you're ready for dinner, just drain off the marinade and toss it in the air fryer. Big flavor, simple to make, and very kid-friendly.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 6
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Karly Campbell

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Instructions

  • Add the soy sauce, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and onion powder to a large zip top bag and mix well to combine.
  • Pound out the chicken to an even thickness. Add the chicken to the bag, press out most of the air, and seal the bag. Smoosh the chicken around to coat it in the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 4-8 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place the chicken in a single layer in an oiled air fryer basket. Discard leftover marinade.
  • Air fry chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, at 390 degrees for 10 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees on an internal meat thermometer.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pound out the chicken first to ensure that it cooks evenly.
You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes, but preferably 4 to 8 hours to get the best results.
Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches a safe temp of 165 degrees.
The nutrition info is calculating all of the marinade - most of this is being discarded so the counts aren't very accurate. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 2492mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg