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🍗 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!

🔪 WE’RE HIRING! 🔪

Westmere Butchery is looking for an experienced and reliable Butcher or Knife Hand to join our team! 🥩

What we’re looking for:
🔪 Previous butcher or knife hand experience
🥩 Excellent knife skills & confidence handling knives
⚡ Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
✂️ Accurate cutting, trimming & portioning
🥩 Good knowledge of different meat cuts
👀 Strong attention to detail
💪 Comfortable being on your feet for extended periods
📅 Minimum 4 days per week, including Saturday or Sunday

If you’re experienced, hardworking and ready to join a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Apply in store or get in touch with Glenn today.

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Thank you for choosing and stocking our meat and congratulations on this amazing achievement! 👏🥧

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We all love you loads and hope you have an amazing day ❤️
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