Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs made in an air fryer, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
- Flip the chicken thighs over and pour any remaining marinade over them. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- If desired, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes to crisp up the skin.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve the chicken over steamed rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg