This is a simple and tasty meal, inspired from a meal that me and my kid really like from a Japanese take away place, I decided to try cooking chicken in the air fryer with a side of rice and cucumber, topped with a tangy teriyaki sauce and mayonnaise drizzle. The result was amazing, and I’m excited to share the recipe with you.
Ingredients:
1-2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup of uncooked rice
2 cups of water
1 cucumber, sliced
Teriyaki sauce
Mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer for about an hour, or until they’re cooked through and tender.
While the chicken is cooking, cook the rice in a saucepan with 2 cups of water according to the packet instructions. My electric hob seems to be better with 2.5 cups of water to get the rice cooked well, so adjust to your stove top.
Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips.
To assemble the dish, place a portion of cooked rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken and cucumber.
Drizzle teriyaki sauce and mayonnaise over the top of everything.
Ingredient Swap Ideas:
- Use different types of protein, such as chicken thighs or tofu, or use crumbed, panko or karaage chicken for a crunchy texture.
- Swap the cucumber for other crunchy vegetables, such as carrots or bell peppers.
- Try using different types of sauce, such as soy sauce or honey mustard, for a unique flavour.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, for extra flavour and freshness.
- Add some spice with dried or fresh chilis.
Side Dish Suggestions:
- A simple green salad or a handful of mixed greens for a fresh contrast.
- A side of steamed vegetables, such as broccoli or green beans, for a nutritious and filling accompaniment.
- A bowl of edamame or other boiled soybeans for a tasty and protein-rich snack.
This air fryer chicken dish is a perfect combination of flavours and textures – the tender chicken, the crunchy cucumber, and the tangy teriyaki sauce and mayonnaise all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
Chicken with Rice, Cucumber and Teriyaki Sauce
Equipment
- air fryer
- sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cucumber sliced
- teriyaki sauce
- mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer for about an hour, or until they’re cooked through and tender.
- While the chicken is cooking, cook the rice in a saucepan with 2 cups of water according to the packet instructions. My electric hob seems to be better with 2.5 cups of water to get the rice cooked well, so adjust to your stove top.
- Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips.
- To assemble the dish, place a portion of cooked rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken and cucumber.
- Drizzle teriyaki sauce and mayonnaise over the top of everything.
Notes
- Use different types of protein, such as chicken thighs or tofu, or use crumbed, panko or karaage chicken for a crunchy texture.
- Swap the cucumber for other crunchy vegetables, such as carrots or bell peppers.
- Try using different types of sauce, such as soy sauce or honey mustard, for a unique flavour.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, for extra flavour and freshness.
- Add some spice with dried or fresh chilis.
- A simple green salad or a handful of mixed greens for a fresh contrast.
- A side of steamed vegetables, such as broccoli or green beans, for a nutritious and filling accompaniment.
- A bowl of edamame or other boiled soybeans for a tasty and protein-rich snack.
- This air fryer chicken dish is a perfect combination of flavours and textures – the tender chicken, the crunchy cucumber, and the tangy teriyaki sauce and mayonnaise all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
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