Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Quick and flavorful teriyaki chicken breast cooked in the air fryer, perfect for a healthy dinner.
Steps
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar to make the marinade.
- 2
Place the chicken breast in a sealed bag or container, pour the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- 4
Place the marinated chicken breast in the air fryer basket and cook for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway through.
- 5
Before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if desired.
Shopping list
1 chicken breast, 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp fresh ginger, 1 tsp brown sugar, sesame seeds (optional), green onion (optional)
Recipe story
Teriyaki sauce originated in 17th-century Japan, created in imperial kitchens to glaze fish. The word 'teriyaki' means 'glossy grilled' due to the shine from the sugar in the sauce. The recipe has evolved over time, adapted for chicken as well. This air fryer version retains the authentic flavor while reducing cooking time and oil usage.
Ingredient Secrets
Ginger
Ginger, known since antiquity, was one of the first spices brought along the Silk Road, so precious that a kilogram of ginger was worth a sheep in medieval Europe.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Onion
Probably originating in Central or West Asia, onions were cultivated in ancient Egypt, where they were considered a symbol of eternity and placed in tombs. In ancient Greece, athletes ate them to balance their blood, and in Rome, they were a staple food for soldiers. During the Middle Ages, onions were believed to protect against arrows and the plague.
Cloves
Cloves, the dried buds of the exotic Syzygium aromaticum tree, were one of the most prized spices of the ancient world, often called 'aromatic gold'. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the clove trade, bringing them from the Maluku Islands, the only place they grew, and selling them at exorbitant prices in Europe.
Sesame
In Assyrian mythology, the gods drank sesame wine on the night before the creation of the world, and in ancient Rome, sesame seeds were sprinkled on soldiers' bread to give them strength. In the Middle Ages, sesame was considered a magical food capable of boosting vitality. Today, it is valued for its oil rich in essential fatty acids.
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