Healthy Air Fryer Cashew Chicken Thighs with Mango Avocado Salsa
Healthy Air Fryer Cashew Chicken Thighs with Mango Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
For the Cashew Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
For the Mango Avocado Salsa
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 3 green onions, diced
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the cashew butter, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and Greek yogurt. Toss thoroughly to ensure the chicken is well coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set the marinated chicken aside to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, let it marinate for at least 15 minutes. If short on time, you can proceed to air frying immediately.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare the mango avocado salsa. In a separate medium bowl, combine the diced Persian cucumbers, diced green onions, diced mango, diced avocado, finely chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice vinegar, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Set the prepared salsa aside until ready to serve.
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Air fry the chicken for 15 to 16 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time. For extra flavor, you can brush any remaining marinade from the bowl onto the chicken after flipping.
⏱️ 16 min
- 8
To assemble, divide the cooked jasmine rice among four serving bowls. Top with the air-fried cashew chicken thighs and a generous spoonful of the mango avocado salsa.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy and flavorful meal!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy Air Fryer Cashew Chicken Thighs with Mango Avocado Salsa
For the Cashew Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
For the Mango Avocado Salsa
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 3 green onions, diced
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the cashew butter, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and Greek yogurt. Toss thoroughly to ensure the chicken is well coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set the marinated chicken aside to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, let it marinate for at least 15 minutes. If short on time, you can proceed to air frying immediately.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare the mango avocado salsa. In a separate medium bowl, combine the diced Persian cucumbers, diced green onions, diced mango, diced avocado, finely chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice vinegar, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Set the prepared salsa aside until ready to serve.
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Air fry the chicken for 15 to 16 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time. For extra flavor, you can brush any remaining marinade from the bowl onto the chicken after flipping.
⏱️ 16 min - 8
To assemble, divide the cooked jasmine rice among four serving bowls. Top with the air-fried cashew chicken thighs and a generous spoonful of the mango avocado salsa.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy and flavorful meal!