Air Fryer Anti-Inflammatory 31g Protein Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs is a juicy and crispy dish. It contains chicken, honey, olive oil, garlic, herbs, tamari, ginger, sesame seeds, parsley, and seasonings. These thighs are perfect for people with dairy allergies, as there is no use of butter or milk in it. These crispy chicken thighs are prepared quickly in only 33 minutes, perfect for busy days. Serve this Air Fryer Anti-Inflammatory 31g Protein Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with farro, roasted vegetables, and tahini to make it more flavorful. We would easily store this dish for some time, perfect for meal prep in advance.
STATS:
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Duration: Eighteen minutes
- Total Duration: Thirty-three minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Silicone brush
- Small whisk
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Serving platter
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 chicken thighs
- One tsp. fresh ginger
- Two tbsp. honey
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- One tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. tamari
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- Three garlic cloves
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp. parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN THIGHS:
- Make this crispy dish with the chicken thighs, which makes it flavorful and juicy. It will provide lots of protein in the dish. Trim the excess fat content so they cook equally.
HONEY:
- Add the honey to offer the natural sweet taste & form the sticky glaze. We would utilize raw honey if required to add the antioxidant properties.
GARLIC:
- Use fresh garlic to add the strong taste, and it contains useful sulfur compounds and offers anti-inflammatory properties.
GINGER:
- Add fresh grated ginger to offer the warm and natural anti-inflammatory components. Don’t add the dry ginger as it will not offer the fresh taste.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil will help the seasonings to stick to the chicken, and it will offer good fat content. Utilize avocado oil instead.
TURMERIC:
- Turmeric will add color and anti-inflammatory benefits, and it pairs nicely with black pepper to improve the absorption of curcumin.
PAPRIKA:
- Add the paprika to offer flavor and enrich the golden color of the chicken. Include the smoked paprika instead to provide the smoky flavor.
HERBS & SEASONINGS:
- Add onion powder, black pepper, Thyme, & salt to form the proper seasoning. It will pair nicely with the honey garlic glaze.
PARSLEY & SESAME SEEDS:
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds and parsley to offer color, taste, and crunchiness in the dish.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the air fryer to 193 °C for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the olive oil, garlic, honey, tamari, apple cider vinegar, herbs, ginger, & seasonings to the vessel and whisk to mix them.
- Now dry the chicken thighs with the paper towel & coat the chicken with the marinade, & leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Put the chicken thighs in one layer in the basket and cook them for nine minutes.
- Then change the sides and apply the glaze with the brush and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes till crisp.
- Apply the extra glaze in the last two minutes to make it more flavorful.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley and sesame seeds, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
WHOLE GRAINS:
- Brown Rice
- Quinoa
- Wild Rice
- Farro
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Steamed Green Beans
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Garlic Spinach
SALADS:
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Mixed Greens Salad
- Kale Salad
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
HEALTHY SIDES:
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Cauliflower Mash
- Roasted Carrots
- Grilled Zucchini
SAUCES:
- Greek Yogurt Herb Sauce
- Tahini Dressing
- Lemon Garlic Yogurt Dip
TIPS:
- Dry the chicken, then season so the skin will get crisp properly.
- Don’t add lots of chicken in the basket, or else it will not get crisp properly.
- Change the sides in between so they get brown properly.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the chicken thighs in the vessel and store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Add the cooked chicken in containers & freeze for 3 months.
FAQs:
Can we utilize the chicken breast to make this dish?
- Yes, we can easily add the chicken breast to make this dish, but we have to decrease the cooking time.
Is this dish good to prepare in advance?
- Yes, we can marinate the chicken and store it, and air-fry when required.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 395 kcal
Net Carbs: 10 g
Fiber: 1 g
Total Carbs: 11 g
Protein: 31 g
Portion Size: One chicken thigh with glaze
Total Fat: 24 g
Sodium: 510 mg
Potassium: 480 mg
Calcium: 40 mg
Iron: 2.2 mg
Vitamin A: 0.00035 g
Servings: 4