Step 1

To prep the chicken, lay the thighs on a cutting board, skin side down. Run a knife down both sides of the bone and then pull the bone up with your fingers and cut the meat away from the bone until it is completely detached. Run your hands over the chicken to feel for any sharp pieces of bone that might have been left and cut them out. Repeat with the remaining thighs.

Step 2

Cut the deboned chicken thighs into small bite sized pieces ensuring that the skin stays attached to eat piece.

Step 3

In a bowl toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt and garlic powder

Step 4

Lightly spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and then place the chicken pieces skin side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 18 minutes.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking make the sauce. In a blender combine all of the sauce ingredients and blend until completely smooth. Pour the sauce into a skillet and leave to gently simmer for 4-5 minutes until hot.

Step 6

When the chicken is done in the air fryer, transfer it to a bowl and toss it in the sauce. Garnish with the scallions, chopped nuts and sesame seeds.

Step 7

If you do not have an airfryer, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a baking sheet with oil. Lay the chicken pieces out evenly skin side up on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. If the skin isn’t crisp enough once done, turn the oven to broil and broil for a few minutes.