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Spicy sesame chicken thighs with honey glaze, sesame seeds, and green onion over white rice

Spicy Sesame Chicken Thighs with Honey and Green Onion

Spicy Sesame Chicken Thighs with Honey and Green Onion are juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with a savory-sweet, spicy sesame glaze and fresh green onion. They make an easy, satisfying choice for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, white and green parts separated
  • 2 tbsp sambal or chili oil
Chicken
  • 8 boneless chicken thighs (skin-on or skinless)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic and slice the green onions, separating the white and green portions; set the green portions aside for garnish.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Trim the chicken thighs as needed and pat them dry.
  4. In a bowl, stir together the oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, sliced green onion whites, and sambal or chili oil until well combined.
  5. Cover the air fryer tray or basket with parchment paper.
  6. Arrange the chicken thighs on the parchment with the skin side facing up.
Cooking
  1. Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, turning the thighs halfway through cooking, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken hot and finish with the reserved sliced green onion tops.

Notes

Adjust the sambal or chili oil to control the heat. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.