Description
Delicious air-fried teriyaki chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sugar (white granulated)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Stir all teriyaki sauce ingredients together in a bowl or measuring cup, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until most of the sugar is dissolved.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place in a medium bowl. Add about half the teriyaki sauce and toss to coat thoroughly. Let it marinade for about 30 minutes, if possible or cook after 5 minutes.
- In the mean time, add remaining sauce into a small sauce pan along with cornstarch (stir to dissolve) and bring to a boil over low heat. Let cook for 30 to 40 seconds and remove from heat. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. When hot, place chicken thighs (smooth side down) into the air fryer basket and cook.
- When cooking time is done, open air fryer, brush some teriyaki sauce all over the chicken, turn them over (using tongs) and brush the other side with sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, at the same temperature: If using breasts, cook at 380 degrees for 6 minutes, flip over and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until completely cooked.
- When cooking time is done, brush additional sauce on the top.
Notes
- For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of chicken pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg