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maple balsamic chicken thighs
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Maple Balsamic Chicken Thighs (air fryer)

5 from 3 votes
Super quick and delicious dish ready in 20 minutes. Great for meal prep, dinners, or get-togethers. This dish is a winner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 -4
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Air Fryer
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 pieces of boneless skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoon of fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
Garnish:
  • drizzle of Balsamic Reduction
  • chopped parsley

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer.
  2. In a large bowl with a lid, mix all the marinade ingredients.
  3. Mix the chicken thighs well.
  4. Line the air fryer rack with parchment paper (optional)
  5. In a single layer, place the marinated chicken on the rack and air fry at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, flipping halfway to great color on both sides.
  6. When finished, broil for 1-2 minutes until you get the perfect caramelization.
  7. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
  8. Plate and then drizzle some balsamic reduction and chopped parsley.

Notes

OVEN COOKING TEMPERATURE:
Set oven to preheat to 375 degrees.
Line the baking tray or sheet pan with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Cook for 30-40 minutes flipping halfway. The chicken should be ready when the instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees.

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