For a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option, check out these air fryer teriyaki chicken bowls.
These bowls have tender pieces of chicken breast and crispy vegetables – like broccoli, bell pepper, and onion – that are tossed in your favorite teriyaki sauce.
Everything cooks together in the air fryer, making it the perfect easy meal served over rice! We like it with Jasmine rice, but you can choose any rice you like.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – We use chicken breast, but you can also make it with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Broccoli – Use a fresh, firm broccoli for the best taste.
- Red onion – If you don’t like onions, feel free to skip.
- Bell pepper – Any color you like.
- Sesame oil – Adds extra flavor. Don’t substitute with another oil if possible. If you don’t have sesame oil, use a neutral oil such as avocado or vegetable oil instead.
- Salt – Enhances the overall flavor; adjust to taste.
- Black pepper – Add more or less to taste.
- Teriyaki sauce – Since this is a simple dinner, we use store-bought teriyaki sauce, but you can also make your own.
- *Ground ginger – Optional for extra flavor.
- *Sesame seeds – Optional garnish.
Recipe Tips
- If you like your vegetables very soft, first mix the oil, salt, pepper, ginger, and teriyaki sauce in a small bowl. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and red onion to one bowl and toss in half the sauce. Place the chicken in another bowl and mix with the remaining sauce. Air fry the vegetables for 5 minutes first, then add the chicken.
- Cut ingredients evenly, so they finish at the same time.
- You can use whichever teriyaki sauce you like (either store-bought or homemade). Just make sure it coats the chicken and vegetables evenly before air frying.
- The chicken is cooked when the pieces reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (about 74 degrees Celsius). Use a meat thermometer to check if you have one.
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Step by Step Instructions
Rinse and dry the bell peppers and broccoli. Then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Cut the onion into thicker rings and the chicken into strips, then into 1-inch pieces.
Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl along with the oil, salt, pepper, ground ginger (optional), and teriyaki sauce.
Keep the chicken and vegetables separate if you prefer very tender vegetables (see recipe tips section).
Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius), then transfer the chicken and vegetables into the air fryer basket and settle them in one even layer.
Air fry for 16-20 minutes, shaking every 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking and the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
Serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked rice (we like Jasmine rice). You can drizzle them with additional teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
The chicken and vegetables store well in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
You can reheat them (without the rice) in the air fryer for a few minutes or in the microwave. Just don’t heat them for too long, or the chicken may dry out. If it dried out a little, you can always add more sauce.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 large head of broccoli, (we had about 10.5 ounces/300 grams of florets)
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 chicken breast, about 9 ounces (250 grams)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
- 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce, more for serving
- sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the bell pepper, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Cut the broccoli into small florets and wash them. Slice the onion into thick rings, then place all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.1 bell pepper, 1 large head of broccoli, 1/2 red onion
- Cut the chicken into strips, then into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch / 2.5 cm). Place them in the bowl with the vegetables. (If you prefer very soft vegetables, see notes.)1 chicken breast
- Add the oil, salt, pepper, and optional ground ginger. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and toss until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). When hot, transfer the chicken and vegetables into the air fryer basket and give it a shake to settle them into an even layer.
- Air fry the chicken and vegetables at 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for 16-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking and the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). Shake the air fryer basket approximately every 4 minutes to help with even cooking.
- When done, remove the cooked chicken and vegetables from the air fryer and serve over cooked rice. Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce, if desired, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.sesame seeds
Notes
- Cut ingredients evenly, so they finish at the same time.
- You can use store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce. Just make sure it coats the chicken and vegetables evenly before air frying.
- If you like your vegetables very soft, first mix the oil, salt, pepper, ginger, and teriyaki sauce in a small bowl. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and red onion to a mixing bowl and toss in half the sauce. Place the chicken in another bowl and mix with the remaining sauce. Air fry the vegetables for 5 minutes first, then add the chicken.
- The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (about 74 degrees Celsius).
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
