These Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make at home! 🤤🔥
Made with protein-packed chicken and served with Parish Rice, a low glycemic, high-protein rice, this meal keeps you full longer without blood sugar spikes.

Perfect for meal prep, weight loss, or anyone looking for a healthier take on takeout-style teriyaki chicken — plus it works beautifully with both chicken thighs or chicken breast!

🥢 Version 1 — Classic Air Fryer Teriyaki Skewers

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• 3 tbsp brown sugar or sweetener
• Skewers
• 1 cup cooked Parish Rice
• Steamed vegetables

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into cubes.
2. Marinate chicken for 2–4 hours.
3. Thread onto skewers.
4. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
5. Serve with Parish Rice and veggies.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 36g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fat: 16g

✅ Diabetic-Friendly Version

• Use sugar-free sweetener (monk fruit/erythritol)
• Use low-sodium soy sauce
• Control rice portion to ½ cup

Diabetic Macros

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 36g
• Net Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 15g

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🍗 Version 2 — Lean Chicken Breast Teriyaki Skewers

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 2 tsp ginger
• 2 tbsp honey or sugar-free honey
• Parish Rice & broccoli

Instructions

1. Cube chicken breast evenly.
2. Marinate minimum 1 hour.
3. Skewer tightly.
4. Air fry 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
5. Serve hot with rice & broccoli.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 45g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fat: 7g

✅ Diabetic Version

• Replace honey with monk fruit syrup
• Add extra vegetables instead of extra rice

Diabetic Macros

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 45g
• Net Carbs: 16g
• Fat: 6g

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🔥 Version 3 — High Protein Meal Prep Teriyaki Skewers

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts
• ¾ cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 2 tsp ginger
• 3 tbsp zero-calorie sweetener
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Parish Rice meal prep portions

Instructions

1. Marinate overnight for best flavor.
2. Thread chicken evenly.
3. Air fry 12 minutes at 400°F.
4. Divide into meal prep containers with rice & veggies.

Nutrition

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 40g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fat: 14g

✅ Diabetic Version

• Add cauliflower rice mix with Parish Rice
• Use sugar-free marinade only

Diabetic Macros

• Calories: 340
• Protein: 40g
• Net Carbs: 15g
• Fat: 13g

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🍱 Version 4 — Sweet & Sticky Healthy Teriyaki Skewers

Ingredients

• 3–4 chicken thighs
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 2 tsp ginger
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or keto syrup
• Mixed stir-fried vegetables
• Parish Rice

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken cubes 2 hours.
2. Add to skewers.
3. Air fry until caramelized (12 mins @ 400°F).
4. Brush extra sauce before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 430
• Protein: 37g
• Carbs: 34g
• Fat: 15g

✅ Diabetic Version

• Use keto maple syrup
• Increase veggie portion

Diabetic Macros

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 37g
• Net Carbs: 17g
• Fat: 14g