22/08/2026
Yummm
🍗 Sticky BBQ Chicken Thighs with Caramelised Onions & Golden Syrup Drizzle
A mouthwatering recipe that gives you juicy, sticky, and flavour-packed chicken every time — whether you cook it in the oven or the air fryer.
🧂 Ingredients
6 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin-on for best flavour)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic granules (or 2 fresh garlic cloves, crushed)
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
4 tbsp BBQ sauce (your favourite brand or homemade)
1 tbsp golden syrup (plus a drizzle for finishing)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for extra depth)
🍳 Method
1️⃣ Prepare the chicken
Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic granules, and smoked paprika.
2️⃣ Caramelise the onions
In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for 8–10 minutes until soft and golden.
Add a small drizzle of golden syrup and stir — this gives a lovely sweet glaze.
3️⃣ Make the sticky BBQ glaze
In a small bowl, mix:
BBQ sauce + golden syrup + Worcestershire sauce.
Stir well until combined.
4️⃣ Coat the chicken
Place the chicken in a bowl or tray and pour over half the glaze.
Add the caramelised onions and mix gently so everything is coated.
🔥 Oven Method
1. Preheat oven to 190°C (fan 170°C).
2. Lay the chicken and onions on a baking tray lined with foil or parchment.
3. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, turning halfway and brushing with the remaining glaze.
Make sure you use a thermometer cook to an internal core temperature of 85°c
4. For extra stickiness, drizzle a little golden syrup over the chicken in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
5. Rest for a few minutes before serving.
🍟 Air Fryer Method
1. Preheat air fryer to 180°C.
2. Place chicken thighs (skin side up) in the basket — don’t overcrowd.
3. Cook for 22–25 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through.
4. Add the caramelised onions for the last 5 minutes so they get slightly crisp and sticky.
5. Finish with a drizzle of golden syrup before serving.
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or buttered corn on the cob.
Perfect for a midweek treat or BBQ-style weekend meal!
