My favorite thing about chicken is the many different ways it can be served and the many different flavors that can be combined with it to keep it from being boring when you eat a lot of it, like I do.
This dish is perfect for anyone who follows the Keto or Paleo diet, you make it in your air fryer and it’s super quick & easy! #ThisGirlLovesToEat
Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
- 6 Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs (About 1+1/2 pounds)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 4 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 2 Medium Limes (Cut 1 in 1/2 & 1 in qtrs)
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- Olive Oil Spray
Pat your chicken thighs as dry as possible with paper towels, then sprinkle all over with the baking powder.
Mix together your spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle your spice mixture evenly between your chicken thighs. Make sure to gently lift the skin away from the meat (without removing entirely) and massage some spices into the meat below the skin as well as into the skin. Put a few leaves of cilantro beneath the skin if desired.
Cut one of your limes in half and squeeze the juice over the thighs. Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with olive oil spray then place the thighs, skin side up, in the basket. Give the skin side of your thighs a light spray with your olive oil spray, set your temperature to 380° F, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Turn the thighs over 1/2 way through your cooking time to assure even browning.
When thighs reach 165° to 180° F remove them and serve with wedges of lime & sprinkled with the fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information:
- 435 Calories
- 29 g Fat
- .5 g Carbs
- 32 g Protein
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