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South American Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 543kcal

Ingredients

Brown Rice

  • ½ cup Brown rice rinsed
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

South American 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
  • 1½ tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Pickled Onions

  • ¼ cup Pickled onions

Salad

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

Lemon Sparkling Water

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

  • Rinse the brown rice and cook according to package directions. Season with salt and black pepper once tender and keep warm.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, garlic, honey, olive oil, and salt. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F (190°C), turning halfway through, until cooked through and lightly caramelized, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest, then slice the chicken.
  • In a bowl, combine the arugula, tomato, cucumber, olive oil, and lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper and toss gently.
  • Combine the sparkling water with lemon slices and add ice cubes if desired.
  • Serve the chicken over brown rice with pickled onions, alongside the salad and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1611IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg