Easy yet Great Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium option for health.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar with a bit of sugar

💰Cheaper: rice vinegar with a bit of sugar

A more accessible alternative.

Mix chicken thigh with 1% salt and 1% sugar until no particles are left.

Add 1 tsp (5ml) neutral oil and mix again. This helps the chicken stay juicy.

Leave the chicken at room temperature afterwards.

In a small pot, combine 2 tbsp (30ml) water, 1g kombu (or 0.5g MSG), 40ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15ml) sake, 3.5 tbsp (52ml) mirin, 1/8 tsp (1g) garlic, and 1/8 tsp (1g) ginger.

Heat the mixture gently over medium heat, ensuring it reaches around 60℃ (140°F) to develop umami from the kombu.

Boil the mixture slowly for 30-40 seconds to burn off the alcohol.

Prepare a piece of aluminum foil, spray oil on it, and ensure it sticks to the corners of the pot.

Place the chicken in the pot, cover with foil, and cook at 200℃ (392°F) for 6 minutes.

After 6 minutes, check the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, check again and cook for another 3 minutes.

Wash the brush used for glazing before the final application to avoid contamination.

Cooking Techniques

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