Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs
Bursting with savory flavors, these Asian-Glazed Chicken Thighs are the perfect dish to satisfy your craving for Asian cuisine. Try this easy and delicious recipe today!
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Toothpicks
For the Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang Korean red chili paste
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Thighs:
- Start with 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Rub a little canola oil on the skin to prevent sticking.2 bone-in, 1 teaspoon canola oil
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.Salt and pepper
- Sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder onto the skin side.½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Roll each chicken thigh to resemble a whole thigh, securing the skin flaps together with toothpicks.Toothpicks
Air Fry the Chicken:
- Place the prepared chicken thighs in your air fryer, open side up.
- Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 16 minutes, turning them over halfway through the cooking time. Check the internal temperature; it should reach around 150°F-155°F (65°C-68°C).
Prepare the Glaze:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the glaze. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, Gochujang, ketchup, honey, grated ginger, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder. Mix well.1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Gochujang, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Glaze and Finish:
- Once the initial air frying is complete, remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer.
- Spoon the glaze on all sides of the chicken thighs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the glazed chicken thighs back into the air fryer, skin side up, and air fry at 400°F (204°C) for an additional 4 minutes to finish.
Serve:
- Carefully remove the chicken thighs from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes and drizzle any remaining glaze over the chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 37gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 2412mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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