Spicy Maple Soy Chicken

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl add chicken thighs and season with soy sauce, maple syrup, lemon zest, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, coat well.
  2. 2Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  3. 3Place thighs in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
  4. 4In a saucepan, melt butter.
  5. 5Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  6. 6Stir in maple syrup, soy, vinegar, and chili.
  7. 7Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  8. 8Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sticky and glossy.
  9. 9Add cooked chicken thighs to the glaze, toss to coat.
  10. 10Serve over rice and veggies and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 0.125 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 0.333 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tsp Momofuku chili oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

air fryerbowlsaucepan

Tips

  • Flip chicken halfway through cooking in the air fryer.
  • Cook chicken until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  • Drizzle extra glaze over the chicken when serving.