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South American Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 535kcal

Ingredients

Brown Rice

  • 1/3 cup Brown rice rinsed
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Chicken

  • 8 oz Boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika heaped
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 2 cloves Garlic grated or crushed
  • 1 ½ tsp Honey
  • 1 ½ 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 tsp Lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Salad

  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1 Tomato cut into wedges
  • 6 slices Cucumbers
  • 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 165°F / 71°C 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: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2230IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg