# Spicy Maple Soy Chicken

This dish features chicken thighs marinated and glazed in a spicy and sweet maple soy sauce, served over rice and vegetables.

- Total time: 15 min
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- air fryer
- bowl
- saucepan

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNR2GKWUE/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/15524e38-41ad-4b22-88bc-bb5b29816319
- Extracted: 2025-12-22

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