South American Inspired Chicken with Addictive Green Sauce
South American Inspired Chicken with Addictive Green Sauce
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic, cloves, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
For the Addictive Green Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 green chili, such as jalapeño or serrano, stemmed and roughly chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked white rice, hot
Instructions
- 1
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, dried oregano, grated garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, mayonnaise, and honey. Using your hands (wearing a glove if preferred), thoroughly mix and coat the chicken with the marinade until each piece is evenly covered.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Line your air fryer basket with aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 14 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 14 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Addictive Green Sauce. In a blender cup, combine the fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, green chili, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the air fryer. Place the chicken on a clean cutting board or a piece of parchment paper and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
To assemble, place a generous bed of hot cooked white rice into individual serving bowls. Arrange the chopped air-fried chicken on top of the rice. Drizzle a generous amount of the Addictive Green Sauce over the chicken and rice. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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South American Inspired Chicken with Addictive Green Sauce
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic, cloves, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
For the Addictive Green Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 green chili, such as jalapeño or serrano, stemmed and roughly chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Serving
- 3 cups cooked white rice, hot
Instructions
- 1
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, dried oregano, grated garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, mayonnaise, and honey. Using your hands (wearing a glove if preferred), thoroughly mix and coat the chicken with the marinade until each piece is evenly covered.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Line your air fryer basket with aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Air fry the chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 14 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 14 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Addictive Green Sauce. In a blender cup, combine the fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, green chili, lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the air fryer. Place the chicken on a clean cutting board or a piece of parchment paper and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
To assemble, place a generous bed of hot cooked white rice into individual serving bowls. Arrange the chopped air-fried chicken on top of the rice. Drizzle a generous amount of the Addictive Green Sauce over the chicken and rice. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min