Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken w/ Sesame Ginger Glaze

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave is often cheaper.

Start by gathering ingredients: chicken thighs, honey, garlic paste, ginger paste, tamari soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, green onion, and chicken stock.

Mix 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes in a bag.

Add minced garlic and ginger to the bag, then squeeze in the juice of half a lime for freshness.

Add 6 pieces of boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1.7 pounds) to the bag and mix to coat the chicken in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

Once preheated, place 3-4 pieces of marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper.

Air fry the chicken for 15 minutes, turning halfway through when prompted by the air fryer.

While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by combining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 garlic clove (minced), and equal parts of ginger in a pan over low heat.

Toast sesame seeds in a separate pan, watching carefully to avoid burning them.

After the chicken is done, check for doneness and plate it up. Taste and adjust the sauce with chicken stock or lime juice if necessary.

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