Smoky Maple Sriracha Chicken Thighs

Smoky Maple Sriracha Chicken Thighs

Servings: 3 Total Time: 24 hrs 40 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Family Friendly Family Friendly Quick Cook Quick Cook Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.
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Sweet & Spicy Maple Sriracha Chicken Thighs

If you love big, bold BBQ flavours, this one’s for you! These chicken thighs are all about that perfect balance—sweet maple syrup, fiery Sriracha, and a smoky kick from paprika. Cooked in the Ninja Woodfire, the skin crisps up beautifully while the inside stays juicy and packed with marinade-infused goodness. Whether you’re serving them up for a BBQ feast or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is guaranteed to deliver mouth-watering results.

Smoky Maple Sriracha Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 24 hrs Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 24 hrs 40 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 180  C Servings: 3 Estimated Cost: £ 10 Calories: Approximately 500 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

For the Chicken Thighs:

For the Marinade:

Instructions

  1. Prep the Marinade (4-24 Hours Before)

    • Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
    • Coat the chicken thighs evenly in the marinade.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for max flavour.
  2. Cook the Chicken in the Ninja Woodfire

    Setting: Air Fry Mode at 180°C
    Total Time: ~25 minutes

    • Preheat the Ninja Woodfire for 5 minutes.
    • Place the chicken skin-side up and air fry for 10 minutes.
    • Flip skin-side down and cook for another 10 minutes.
    • Flip back skin-side up, then start basting with melted butter & maple syrup every couple of minutes until the thighs hit 75°C internal temp.
    • Rest the chicken—loosely cover with foil while you get your sides sorted.
  3. Plating & Finishing Touches

    • Place the chicken thighs on a serving plate.
    • Drizzle with the extra butter/maple syrup glaze for a glossy finish.
    • Serve with your favourite sides and dig in!

Note

What to Serve With It? I had mine with bacon-loaded fries, Sriracha mayo, and pit beans. You can find my pit beans recipe here.
Spice Level: Want it hotter? Add extra Sriracha or a pinch of cayenne to the marinade.
Leftovers Idea: Shred any leftover chicken and throw it into tacos, wraps, or a loaded sandwich.

Keywords: maple Sriracha chicken, Ninja Woodfire chicken, BBQ chicken thighs, air fryer chicken, spicy maple chicken, smoky chicken thighs, easy BBQ chicken
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