I Had This Chicken Every Day While Staying at the Proper Hotel in Austin
Red Pepper & Garam Masala Chicken Thighs (Air Fryer + Oven Version)
You know when something is so good… you keep going back for it?
That was me last week — at the Proper Hotel in Austin — with this insanely flavorful red pepper chicken thigh from their signature restaurant, Peacock.
It was tender, juicy, had the perfect balance of warm spice and creamy sauce, and just enough heat to make it interesting without overpowering the dish. And yes — I ordered it every. single. day that I was there.
So of course, I had to recreate it — but with a few tweaks to make it simpler, slightly higher in protein (maybe), and totally doable for a weeknight dinner… especially if you have an air fryer (I used my Ninja Crispi, which I use constantly when I want that juicy-crispy combo without turning on the broiler).
The key here is the sauce: roasted red bell peppers, Anaheim chiles, caramelized shallot, and mellow, roasted garlic — all blended until silky with a touch of cream and butter. It’s bold, warming, and just elevated enough to impress.
Let’s get into it.
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
Restaurant-level flavor with zero intimidation
High-protein + low carb — but still comforting
Air fryer + oven-friendly (aka: efficient and crisp)
That sauce. You’ll want to put it on everything.
