Description
This Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with a sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully on tender chicken thighs. Quick and easy to make, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Sticky Glaze:
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat Dry: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- Season: Season the chicken thighs with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Air fry the chicken skin side down at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Sticky Glaze: Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce in a bowl.
- Baste: Baste the chicken with the sticky sauce while cooking until caramelized.
- Finish Cooking: Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil: Broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispy finish.
- Rest: Let the chicken rest before serving.
- Serve: Serve over jasmine rice or with vegetable sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg