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Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs

These insanely delicious Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs are sticky, tender, and perfectly glazed with a sweet and savory sauce. Ideal for pressure cooker or air fryer, it’s an easy weeknight meal that delivers bold flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 chicken thighs
Calories 383 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Pastry brush to baste

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  • Season the chicken with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Pour half of the sauce mixture over the chicken and toss to coat. Reserve the other half.
  • Place the chicken skin-side down in the pressure cooker or air fryer pan to start browning if desired.
  • Seal the lid and cook under pressure for 10–15 minutes, then use a natural or slow release.
  • Open the lid, then baste the chicken with the reserved sauce.
  • Switch to sauté mode or use air fryer lid to caramelize the glaze for a sticky finish.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Video

https://youtube.com/watch?v=r5y0RrnxClI%3Ffeature%3Doembed

Notes

For extra crisp and caramelized glaze, broil the chicken for 2–3 minutes after pressure cooking. Let rest before serving to retain juices. Great served with jasmine rice or vegetables.