Description
These Air Fryer Asian-Glazed Boneless Chicken Thighs are tender, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Marinated in a savory mix of soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, sriracha, and fresh ginger, the chicken is cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Finished with a reduced glaze and fresh scallions, this dish makes a delicious and quick weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed (32 oz total)
Marinade and Sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
Garnish
- 1 scallion, green part only, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, honey, crushed garlic, Sriracha hot sauce, and freshly grated ginger. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Marinate the chicken: Pour half of the prepared marinade (about 1/4 cup) into a large bowl with the chicken thighs, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the chicken.
- Air fry the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary. Air fry for 14 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and doneness.
- Reduce the remaining sauce: While the chicken cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens and reduces, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the cooked chicken thighs, drizzle with the reduced Asian glaze, and garnish with sliced green scallions for a fresh finish. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor but a minimum of 2 hours is sufficient.
- Make sure to cook the chicken in batches if your air fryer basket is small to avoid overcrowding and ensure crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your preferred spice level.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to keep sodium levels moderate.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
