Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cut chicken thighs into large bite-sized pieces.
- 2Place the cilantro, garlic, lime zest, mayonnaise, chili powder, pepper, salt, cumin, cayenne, avocado oil, and honey into a blender or food processor.
- 3Blend until a paste is formed and reserve two tablespoons for the butter.
- 4Mix the remaining marinade with the chicken and lime juice.
- 5Toss to coat and marinate.
- 6Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 7Skewer the chicken and cook for 17-20 minutes until fully cooked through.
- 8Mix the melted butter with the reserved marinade while the chicken cooks.
- 9Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, then baste with the cilantro butter, more fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hot honey drizzle.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cilantro, stems & leaves
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 5 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp reserved marinade
Equipment
blenderfood processorair fryer
Tips
- Marinate the chicken for as long as your patience can handle, from one minute to overnight for better flavor.
- For extra crispy edges, increase the air fryer temperature to 400°F (205°C) for the last 2-3 minutes.
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