Cilantro Lime Chicken In Air Fryer With Garlic Cilantro Cream Sauce

31 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make cuts in the chicken breasts.
  2. 2Make cuts in the chicken breasts.
  3. 3Make cuts in the chicken breasts.
  4. 4Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  5. 5Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  6. 6Add minced garlic to the chicken.
  7. 7Add chopped cilantro/coriander to the chicken.
  8. 8Add chopped cilantro/coriander to the chicken.
  9. 9Add chopped cilantro/coriander to the chicken.
  10. 10Add salt, black pepper, red chilli flakes, Italian mixed herbs, onion granules, chilli and garlic seasoning, and paprika to the chicken.
  11. 11Add salt, black pepper, red chilli flakes, Italian mixed herbs, onion granules, chilli and garlic seasoning, and paprika to the chicken.
  12. 12Add salt, black pepper, red chilli flakes, Italian mixed herbs, onion granules, chilli and garlic seasoning, and paprika to the chicken.
  13. 13Squeeze the juice of one large lime over the chicken.
  14. 14Squeeze the juice of one large lime over the chicken.
  15. 15Squeeze the juice of one large lime over the chicken.
  16. 16Add oil and dark soy sauce to the chicken.
  17. 17Add oil and dark soy sauce to the chicken.
  18. 18Add oil and dark soy sauce to the chicken.
  19. 19Coat the chicken very well with the marinade.
  20. 20Coat the chicken very well with the marinade.
  21. 21Coat the chicken very well with the marinade.
  22. 22Place the chicken in an air fryer basket or tray, ensuring no marinade is left in the bowl.
  23. 23Place the chicken in an air fryer basket or tray, ensuring no marinade is left in the bowl.
  24. 24Place the chicken in an air fryer basket or tray, ensuring no marinade is left in the bowl.
  25. 25Air fry the chicken at 180°C for 25 minutes.
  26. 26Air fry the chicken at 180°C for 25 minutes.
  27. 27Air fry the chicken at 180°C for 25 minutes.
  28. 28Flip the chicken after 25 minutes.
  29. 29Flip the chicken after 25 minutes.
  30. 30Flip the chicken after 25 minutes.
  31. 31Air fry for another 6-7 minutes.
  32. 32Air fry for another 6-7 minutes.
  33. 33Air fry for another 6-7 minutes.
  34. 34Heat up 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.
  35. 35Heat up 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.
  36. 36Heat up 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.
  37. 37Fry 1 tbsp of minced garlic and 2 tbsp of cilantro/coriander for a few seconds.
  38. 38Fry 1 tbsp of minced garlic and 2 tbsp of cilantro/coriander for a few seconds.
  39. 39Fry 1 tbsp of minced garlic and 2 tbsp of cilantro/coriander for a few seconds.
  40. 40Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the garlic and cilantro.
  41. 41Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the garlic and cilantro.
  42. 42Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the garlic and cilantro.
  43. 43Add half a cup of heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes.
  44. 44Add half a cup of heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes.
  45. 45Add half a cup of heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes.
  46. 46Serve the cooked chicken with coconut rice and the garlic cilantro cream sauce.
  47. 47Serve the cooked chicken with coconut rice and the garlic cilantro cream sauce.
  48. 48Serve the cooked chicken with coconut rice and the garlic cilantro cream sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast
  • 2 chicken breast
  • 2 chicken breast
  • 1 heaped tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 heaped tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 heaped tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro/coriander
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro/coriander
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro/coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp Italian mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp Italian mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp Italian mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp onion granules
  • 1 tsp chilli garlic seasoning
  • 1 tsp chilli garlic seasoning
  • 1 tsp chilli garlic seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 large lime
  • 1 large lime
  • 1 large lime
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp cilantro/coriander
  • 2 tbsp cilantro/coriander
  • 2 tbsp cilantro/coriander
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch pepper
  • pinch pepper
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Equipment

air fryerbowlplatetongsknifepanwooden spoon

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken if you have time, or make it straight away.
  • Serve with coconut rice for a delicious meal.
  • Don't leave any marinade in the bowl when placing chicken in air fryer tray.
  • Add garlic granules and paprika instead of chilli and garlic seasoning if desired.
  • Make cuts in the chicken breast for better marinade absorption and cooking.
  • Flip the chicken during air frying for even cooking and browning.
  • Cook the sauce for 5 minutes after adding heavy cream to thicken it.
  • Cook the garlic and cilantro for a few seconds before adding other ingredients for the sauce