Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
Description
Juicy bite-size chicken and crisp-edged broccoli made in the air fryer, then tossed in a quick homemade teriyaki glaze. A high-protein dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients — Chicken and broccoli
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 head broccoli, about 1 lb, cut into bite-size florets
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Ingredients — Teriyaki glaze
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
- 3 tablespoons honey, or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, with 2 tablespoons cold water
Ingredients — Garnish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Whisk the soy sauce, honey, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a bowl. Pour 3 tablespoons over the chicken and toss. Pour the remaining sauce into a small saucepan.
- In a separate bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken in a single layer, letting excess marinade drip off. Air fry 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
- Add the broccoli, toss with the chicken, and air fry 6–8 minutes more, until the broccoli is browned at the tips and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Meanwhile, bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Toss the chicken and broccoli with the glaze. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve over rice.
Equipment
- Air fryer (5.5 qt or larger)
- Small Saucepan
- Instant-read thermometer
Notes
- Basket size: Smaller than 5.5 quarts, cook in two batches.
- Dual-basket: Chicken 15 minutes in one basket, broccoli 7 minutes in the other at 400°F; use sync/match finish.
- Shortcut: Replace the homemade glaze with ⅔ cup bottled teriyaki; use 3 tablespoons to marinate and warm the rest.
- Frozen broccoli: Add straight from frozen for the last 9–10 minutes.
- Storage: Fridge up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 3–4 minutes in the air fryer.
- Freezer: Up to 3 months; broccoli softens after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 43gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1160mgPotassium: 1220mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 1058IUVitamin C: 139mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg