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Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs (video)

Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs (video)

Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs are a delicious and flavorful dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Chicken thighs, known for their juiciness and tenderness, are coated in a sweet chili sauce that caramelizes as it cooks, creating a sticky and irresistible glaze. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for a party. The video recipe will guide you through each step to ensure you achieve the perfect sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Sticky Glaze
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tbsp of soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Start by preheating your oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure a crispy chicken skin.
  3. Step 2: Season the chicken
  4. In a small bowl, mix the avocado oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this flavorful seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs, ensuring an even coating.
  5. Step 3: Air fry or Roast the chicken
  6. Air fry: Air fry the chicken skin side down at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  7. Oven: Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Roast the chicken skin side down for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip and roast for 10 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  8. Step 4: Sticky Sauce
  9. While the chicken is air fryer or roasting, prepare the sticky sauce.
  10. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
  11. Step 5: Applying the Sticky Glaze
  12. Baste the chicken a few times with the sticky sauce while roasting or air frying. You want the chicken to be caramelized. I basted the chicken at least 4 times to get a nice coat of the glaze.
  13. Add more 10 minutes of cooking time to the chicken or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  14. Step 6: Broiling for Extra Crispiness (Optional - highly recommended)
  15. For an extra crispy finish, turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning and ensure that the chicken skin becomes beautifully caramelized.
  16. Step 7: Serving
  17. Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve your Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken Thighs over a bed of jasmine rice or with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

    • For a crispy chicken: Make sure the chicken is patted dry with paper towel.
  • Caramelized chicken: Broil for an extra 2 minutes at the end to get the chicken extra sticky and caramelized.