Spicy Maple Soy Chicken

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with soy sauce, maple syrup, spices and lemon zest, then mix well.
  2. 2Melt butter in a pan.
  3. 3Add garlic to the melted butter and cook until fragrant.
  4. 4Add soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar and a spoonful of chili crunch oil to the pan and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. 5Finish the sauce with a cornstarch slurry to thicken it up.
  6. 6Air fry the chicken at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
  7. 7Toss the cooked chicken in the sticky, sweet, and spicy glaze.
  8. 8Drizzle extra glaze over the chicken and serve over rice and veggies.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon
  • 0.125 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 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

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Tips

  • Serve over rice and veggies.