South American Chicken

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 632kcal

Ingredients

Brown rice

  • ½ cup Brown rice rinsed
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Chicken

  • 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs skinless
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika heaped
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • 2 cloves Garlic grated or crushed
  • 1½ tsp Honey
  • 1½ tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup Pickled onions

Green Sauce

  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1½ TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)

Salad

  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1 Tomato cut into wedges
  • 6 slices Cucumber
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Lime juice

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed.
  • Rinse the rice under cold water. Cook according to the directions on the package. Once tender, season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl. Add the smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, honey, olive oil, and salt. Massage well until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 14 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F / 71C and lightly caramelized. Slice before serving.
  • While the chicken cooks, add the cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and salt to a blender. Blend for 20–30 seconds until completely smooth.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve with ice if desired.
  • Serve the chicken over rice drizzled with green sauce and pickled onions with salad, and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg

South American Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 632 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Brown rice

  • ½ cup Brown rice rinsed
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Chicken

  • 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs skinless
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika heaped
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • 2 cloves Garlic grated or crushed
  • 1½ tsp Honey
  • 1½ tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup Pickled onions

Green Sauce

  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1½ TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)

Salad

  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1 Tomato cut into wedges
  • 6 slices Cucumber
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Lime juice

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed.
  • Rinse the rice under cold water. Cook according to the directions on the package. Once tender, season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl. Add the smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, honey, olive oil, and salt. Massage well until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 14 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F / 71C and lightly caramelized. Slice before serving.
  • While the chicken cooks, add the cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and salt to a blender. Blend for 20–30 seconds until completely smooth.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the salad in a bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the sparkling water and lemon slices. Serve with ice if desired.
  • Serve the chicken over rice drizzled with green sauce and pickled onions with salad, and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 668mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1286IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 3mg
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