Copycat Panda Express Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (Air Fryer)
Description
Juicy air-fried chicken thighs in a homemade teriyaki marinade, sliced and finished with a thick, glossy teriyaki sauce, just like Panda Express.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (or breasts)
- 1 cup soy sauce, low-sodium recommended
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar together. Reserve about 1 cup for the sauce.
- Toss the chicken in the rest of the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Remove the chicken and discard the used marinade.
- Air fry in a single layer, in batches, for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until 165°F inside.
- Meanwhile, simmer the reserved sauce. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with the water and cook for 2–3 minutes until thick.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, slice, and spoon the sauce over it. Garnish and serve.
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 47gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1355mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg