Hot Honey & Garlic Cilantro Lime Chicken

27 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cut chicken thighs into large bite-sized pieces. Place cilantro, garlic, lime zest, mayonnaise, chili powder, pepper, salt, cumin, cayenne, and honey into a blender or food processor; blend until a paste forms. Reserve two tablespoons for the butter. Mix remaining marinade with chicken and lime juice; toss to coat. Marinate for at least one minute, or overnight.
  2. 2Cut chicken thighs into large bite-sized pieces. Place cilantro, garlic, lime zest, mayonnaise, chili powder, pepper, salt, cumin, cayenne, and honey into a blender or food processor; blend until a paste forms. Reserve two tablespoons for the butter. Mix remaining marinade with chicken and lime juice; toss to coat. Marinate for at least one minute, or overnight.
  3. 3Cut chicken thighs into large bite-sized pieces. Place cilantro, garlic, lime zest, mayonnaise, chili powder, pepper, salt, cumin, cayenne, and honey into a blender or food processor; blend until a paste forms. Reserve two tablespoons for the butter. Mix remaining marinade with chicken and lime juice; toss to coat. Marinate for at least one minute, or overnight.
  4. 4Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Skewer chicken and cook for 17-20 minutes, until fully cooked through. For crispier edges, increase temperature to 400°F (205°C) for the last 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Skewer chicken and cook for 17-20 minutes, until fully cooked through. For crispier edges, increase temperature to 400°F (205°C) for the last 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Skewer chicken and cook for 17-20 minutes, until fully cooked through. For crispier edges, increase temperature to 400°F (205°C) for the last 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7While chicken cooks, mix melted butter with reserved marinade.
  8. 8While chicken cooks, mix melted butter with reserved marinade.
  9. 9While chicken cooks, mix melted butter with reserved marinade.
  10. 10Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, then baste with cilantro butter, more fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hot honey drizzle.
  11. 11Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, then baste with cilantro butter, more fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hot honey drizzle.
  12. 12Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, then baste with cilantro butter, more fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hot honey drizzle.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cilantro, stems & leaves
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro, stems & leaves
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro, stems & leaves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp reserved marinade
  • 2 tbsp reserved marinade
  • 2 tbsp reserved marinade
  • 1 tbsp hot honey
  • 1 tbsp hot honey
  • 1 tbsp hot honey

Equipment

blender or food processorair fryerskewers