Spicy Maple Soy Chicken

15 mins
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. 2In a bowl add chicken thighs and season with soy sauce, maple syrup, lemon zest, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, coat well.
  3. 3In a bowl add chicken thighs and season with soy sauce, maple syrup, lemon zest, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, coat well.
  4. 4Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  5. 5Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  6. 6Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  7. 7Place thighs in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
  8. 8Place thighs in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
  9. 9Place thighs in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
  10. 10In a saucepan, melt butter.
  11. 11In a saucepan, melt butter.
  12. 12In a saucepan, melt butter.
  13. 13Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  14. 14Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  15. 15Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  16. 16Stir in maple syrup, soy, vinegar, and chili.
  17. 17Stir in maple syrup, soy, vinegar, and chili.
  18. 18Stir in maple syrup, soy, vinegar, and chili.
  19. 19Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  20. 20Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  21. 21Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  22. 22Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sticky and glossy.
  23. 23Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sticky and glossy.
  24. 24Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sticky and glossy.
  25. 25Add cooked chicken thighs to the glaze, toss to coat.
  26. 26Add cooked chicken thighs to the glaze, toss to coat.
  27. 27Add cooked chicken thighs to the glaze, toss to coat.
  28. 28Serve over rice and veggies and enjoy!
  29. 29Serve over rice and veggies and enjoy!
  30. 30Serve over rice and veggies and enjoy!

Ingredients

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