(Air Fryer) Peruvian Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Green Sauce
With father’s day coming up, we’re making these crispy skinned yet juicy Peruvian Chicken Thighs with a Creamy Avocado Green Sauce – all made in air fryer for a fool-proof dinner that is sooo crave worthy!
Ingredients you’ll need:
- 2 lbs. Chicken Thighs, boneless with skin on (skin is optional)
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 2 tbsp. Paprika
- 1 ½ tsp. EACH: Salt, Ground Cumin, & Black Pepper
- 4 tbsp. Olive Oil
How to Make Peruvian Chicken in the Air Fryer:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until the chicken is well-coated in the seasonings.
- Add to your air fryer to cook at 400F for 15-18 minutes, until skin is crispy and chicken is fully cooked.
How to Make a Peruvian Green Sauce:
In a food processor, you’ll blend a whole bunhof fresh cilantro, plain greek yogurt, lime juice, ripe avocado, and a fresh jalapeño together until smooth. You can add water to help thin out to desire preference, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 1 Jalapeno, seeds removed
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
How to Store and Reheat Air Fryer Chicken:
Store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350F for 8-10 minutes, until warmed through.
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(Air Fryer) Peruvian Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Green Sauce
PREP TIME: 1 COOK TIME: 15 TOTAL: 30
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 4
For the Peruvian Chicken:
- Equipment: Cosori Turboblaze Air Fryer
- 2 lbs. Chicken Thighs, boneless with skin on (skin is optional)
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 2 tbsp. Paprika
- 1 ½ tsp. EACH: Salt, Ground Cumin, & Black Pepper
- 4 tbsp. Olive Oil
For the Avocado Green Sauce:
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 1 Jalapeno, seeds removed
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- For the Peruvian Chicken: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until the chicken is well-coated in the seasonings.
- Add to your air fryer to cook at 400F for 15-18 minutes, until skin is crispy and chicken is fully cooked.
- For the Avocado Green Sauce: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender to pulse until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Enjoy the chicken warm with the green sauce!
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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