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South American Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 512kcal

Ingredients

Brown Rice

  • 1/3 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
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 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
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp 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 / 74C 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 or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a bowl, combine the arugula, tomato wedges, and cucumber slices. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, season with salt and black pepper, and toss gently to coat.
  • Add lemon slices to the sparkling water and serve over ice if desired.
  • Portion the rice, top with sliced chicken, and green sauce. Garnish with pickled onions. Serve with salad and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2230IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg