You only have 30 mins, make Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (bone‑in, skin‑on; trimmed of excess fat)
• 1 tsp Salt (for brine and seasoning)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for seasoning paste)
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 0.25 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)

Instructions

1. Brine and Clean Chicken

   Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl, cover with cold water, add 1 tbsp salt and 1 tbsp vinegar, stir and let sit for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

2. Trim Excess Fat

   Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, remove any large pieces of visible fat and excess skin, leaving enough skin for crispness.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Seasoning Paste

   In a small mixing bowl combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, and vegetable oil. Mix until a smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT5M

4. Rub Chicken and Marinate

   Pat the trimmed chicken dry, then rub the seasoning paste all over each piece. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

5. Air Fry Chicken Thighs

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the thighs skin‑side up in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispness.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Make Honey Garlic Sauce

   While the chicken cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger garlic paste, rice vinegar, and chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

   Time: PT5M

7. Thicken Sauce

   Continue simmering the sauce until it reduces and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

8. Combine Chicken and Sauce

   Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a large bowl, pour the honey garlic glaze over them, and toss gently to coat each piece evenly.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

25g

Fat

15g

Fiber

0g