Directions
- 1Discard chicken breasts and start with chicken thighs.
- 2Slice the thinner part of the chicken thigh into two 1-inch cubes.
- 3Turn the thick part and slice it in half.
- 4Season the chicken thighs generously with Kosmos Dirty Bird dry rub, ensuring every crevice is covered.
- 5Thread the cubed chicken onto mini skewers, stabbing them evenly and tightly in the middle.
- 6Place the skewered chicken into the air fryer basket to caramelize.
- 7Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping midway through.
- 8While the chicken cooks, melt a little butter in a pan.
- 9Add chili flakes to the butter to help them toast and bring out their flavor.
- 10Add garlic paste to the pan.
- 11Once everything is toasted and fragrant, kill the heat and add lemon juice.
- 12Finish the sauce with fresh chopped cilantro.
- 13Give the cooked chicken skewers a quick toss or brush with the butter sauce.
Ingredients
- chicken thighs
- Kosmos Dirty Bird dry rub
- butter
- chili flakes
- garlic paste
- lemon juice
- fresh chopped cilantro
Equipment
cutting boardknifemixing bowlmini skewersair fryerpan
Tips
- Thighs have more fat than breast, so no oil is needed.
- Stab the chicken cubes nice, even, and tight on the skewers.
- Every air fryer is different, so adjust cooking time accordingly.
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