Sticky Sweet Chili Thighs (Printable Recipe Version)
Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy chili glaze. Perfectly crispy in an air fryer or oven-baked.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
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3 tablespoons soy sauce.
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1 tablespoon sesame oil.
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1 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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6 bone-in chicken thighs.
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce.
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1 tablespoon avocado oil.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1 teaspoon lemon pepper.
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1/2 cup sweet chili sauce.
# Steps to Make It:
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Dry off the chicken thighs with a paper towel and preheat your oven or air fryer to 375°F.
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Combine the oil and spices, then massage the mixture onto the chicken evenly.
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For air frying, set at 15 minutes. If using the oven, roast skin-side down for 20 minutes at 400°F.
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Stir together sesame oil, sweet chili sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce until smooth.
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Brush the glaze generously over the chicken a few times and continue cooking till the internal temperature hits 165°F. This should take another 10 minutes.
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For a stickier finish, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
# Extra Information:
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Drying the chicken skin makes it crispier.
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Use either the air fryer or oven, whichever you have.
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Repeat glazing for flavor-packed chicken.