Ingredients
Brown Rice
- ⅓ cup Brown rice rinsed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Chicken
- 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- 2 cloves Garlic grated or crushed
- 1½ tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup Pickled onions
Green Sauce
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 Jalapeño pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 TBSP Lime juice
- 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Salad
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 Tomato cut into wedges
- 6 slices Cucumber
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Lemon Sparkling Water
- 24 oz Sparkling water
- 1 Lemon sliced
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients as listed above.
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water. Cook according to package directions until tender. Season with salt and black pepper, fluff with a fork, and keep covered to stay warm.
- Place the chicken thighs in a mixing bowl. Add smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, honey, olive oil, and salt. Massage until 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 the internal temperature reaches 165°F (71°C) and the chicken is lightly caramelized. Rest briefly, then slice.
- Add cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and salt to a blender. Blend for 20–30 seconds until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Combine the arugula, tomato wedges, and cucumber slices in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, season with salt and black pepper, and toss gently.
- Add lemon slices to the sparkling water and serve over ice if desired.
- Spoon brown rice onto plates, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with green sauce, and add pickled onions.
- Serve with the salad and lemon sparkling water.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2235IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 3mg
South American Chicken
Ingredients
Brown Rice
- ⅓ cup Brown rice rinsed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Chicken
- 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- 2 cloves Garlic grated or crushed
- 1½ tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup Pickled onions
Green Sauce
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 Jalapeño pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 TBSP Lime juice
- 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Salad
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 Tomato cut into wedges
- 6 slices Cucumber
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Lemon Sparkling Water
- 24 oz Sparkling water
- 1 Lemon sliced
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients as listed above.
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water. Cook according to package directions until tender. Season with salt and black pepper, fluff with a fork, and keep covered to stay warm.
- Place the chicken thighs in a mixing bowl. Add smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, honey, olive oil, and salt. Massage until 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 the internal temperature reaches 165°F (71°C) and the chicken is lightly caramelized. Rest briefly, then slice.
- Add cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and salt to a blender. Blend for 20–30 seconds until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Combine the arugula, tomato wedges, and cucumber slices in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, season with salt and black pepper, and toss gently.
- Add lemon slices to the sparkling water and serve over ice if desired.
- Spoon brown rice onto plates, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with green sauce, and add pickled onions.
- Serve with the salad and lemon sparkling water.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 819mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2235IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 3mg
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