Lemon Honey Teriyaki Chicken
- 46 min
- Serves 4
- 17 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 26 to cook. Crispy air‑fried chicken glazed in a bright lemon‑honey teriyaki sauce, served with a cool cucumber and daikon salad. The dish balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors for a satisfying dinner.
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Method
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Place flour in a shallow bowl, beat the egg in a second bowl, and spread corn flakes in a third bowl.
Dredge each chicken thigh in flour, dip into the beaten egg, then press into the corn flakes until fully coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 385°F (375°F). Lightly spray the coated chicken with oil and arrange in the basket, ensuring pieces do not touch.
Air‑fry for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (165°F) and the coating is golden and crisp.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The coating is golden and crisp and the chicken reaches the stated safe temperature. Flip halfway through for even browning.
While the chicken cooks, combine sesame oil, zero‑calorie brown sugar, soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and water in a saucepan; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Stir continuously for 4–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon; remove from heat and set aside.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir continuously to prevent sticking as it reduces.
Slice the cucumber and daikon into thin matchsticks; place in a mixing bowl.
Add the Greek yogurt, 2–3 tbsp honey, and salt to taste to the vegetables; toss until evenly coated.
Finely slice the jalapeño (optional) and stir into the salad for extra heat.
Plate the crispy chicken, drizzle generously with the lemon teriyaki sauce, and serve alongside the cucumber‑daikon yogurt salad.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The crisp chicken is served beside the coated cucumber-daikon salad.
Tips while you cook
- Dry the chicken before coating
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before dredging in flour.
- Flip halfway for even crispness
- Air‑fry for 16 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
- Watch sauce thickness
- Stir the teriyaki sauce continuously for 4–5 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon, then remove from heat.
- Toss salad just before serving
- Combine the sliced cucumber, daikon, yogurt, honey, and salt, then toss right before plating.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Chicken teriyaki, 3 ways
Three creators posted their own. Every one is built on chicken, soy sauce and garlic cloves.
- Donaldo Estevam46 min16 ingr.Only this one uses flour, egg and corn flakes
- ketosnackz25 min7 ingr.Only this one uses zero sugar brown sweetener, ginger powder and chili powder
- Novia Pung35 min9 ingr.Only this one uses sugar, rice vinegar and green onions
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