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A bowl filled with tender peanut glazed chicken thighs sliced into strips, arranged over a bed of white rice and garnished with scallions and sesame seeds. On the side, bright green steamed bok choy adds freshness and color to the dish.
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Peanut Glazed Chicken

This Peanut Glazed Chicken is a meal prep classic! The juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a creamy peanut sauce and air-fried until charred and crispy.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion
Keyword: Air Fryer, Air Fryer Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Recipe, Asian Chicken Recipe, Asian Style Chicken, Better Than Takeout Chicken, Chicken, Creamy Peanut Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Peanut Butter Chicken, Peanut Chicken, Peanut Glazed Chicken, Quick Weeknight Dinner, Savory Chicken Glaze, Soy Peanut Chicken, Soy Peanut Sauce Chicken, Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken & Sauce

  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce see note 1
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce see note 1
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Optional Garnishes & Sides

  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions
  • Steamed greens I used bok choy

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, honey, and sesame oil until smooth.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a separate bowl and pour half the marinade over them. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Lightly oil your air fryer basket, place the chicken inside, and brush with more of the marinade. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken into thin strips and serve over fresh rice. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and serve with steamed greens.

Notes

(1) If you don't have either dark soy sauce or light soy sauce, substitute with regular soy sauce in a 1:1 ratio.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 23g