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    Home » Air fryer » Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken

    Published: Jan 10, 2023 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken

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    This air fryer cilantro lime chicken is fresh and bursting with flavors. The chicken thighs are marinated in the best homemade cilantro lime marinade and then air fried to perfection. 

    The result is juicy and succulent chicken, with a zesty lime flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Serve this delicious meal with your favorite sides for an easy dinner your family will love!

    Air fryer cilantro lime chicken recipe

    If you're looking for a delicious and easy air fryer recipe that packs a punch of flavor, then this cilantro lime recipe is just what you need. Packed with bright and flavorful notes of cilantro and lime plus other delicious flavors. It's the perfect way to shake up your mealtimes and add some zest to your next air fry protein.

    The fresh and aromatic flavors of the cilantro combined with the tart notes of the lime create a flavor profile that can't be beaten. This recipe comes together within minutes, while I recommend that you marinade this chicken in the cilantro lime marinade for at least 30 minutes, you can skip it if time is of the essence.

    Another great thing about this dish is that it's incredibly versatile. The cilantro lime marinade is great with everything from chicken to shrimp, beef, pork, or fish. Also, you can use any cut of chicken you want, chicken breast, chicken tenderloins, wings, boneless skinless thighs, and drumsticks.

    Lastly, I am not going to take all the credit for today's air fryer recipe, a beautiful reader of mine inspired it when she mentioned that she cooked my cilantro lime chicken recipe in her air fryer. Do check that recipe out if you prefer the stovetop method and would like to use boneless chicken thighs.

    Let's get cooking!

    Related recipes: cilantro lime cucumber salad and coconut lime chicken.

    chicken thighs on a plate with lime slices and cilantro leaves as garnish.

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this tender and juicy air fryer cilantro chicken

    Chicken thighs

    Cilantro

    Lime juice

    Lime zest

    Jalapeno

    Honey

    Olive oil

    Garlic

    Salt and black pepper

    ingredients for making cilantro lime chicken on a white marble surface.

    How to make air fryer cilantro lime chicken

    Make the marinade: To get started, combine the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, jalapeno, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.

    making marinate in a food processor.

    Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour the cilantro lime marinade over it. Mix everything together making sure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours. You can freeze the chicken immediately if you’re not ready to cook it yet.

    chicken marinating in a bowl.

    Air fry the chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 365F/180C for 3-5 minutes. Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin side down and cook for 10 minutes. flip the chicken so that the skin side is up and continue to cook for another 10-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F/75C when checked with a cooking thermometer.

    the process of cooking chicken in the air fryer.

    Serve the air fryer cilantro lime chicken with your favorite sides and enjoy! Make sure you squeeze some additional lime juice over the chicken for extra flavor before serving.

    cooked cilantro lime chicken thighs in an air fryer basket.

    How to store

    Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. You can freeze for up to 3 months.

    To reheat, simply place the frozen chicken in an air fryer and cook until heated through.

    What to serve it with

    You can serve this chicken however you like, in tacos, sandwiches, or with another side dish to make a complete meal.

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    three cooked chicken thighs on a white plate with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.

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    cilantro lime chicken thighs in an air fryer basket.

    Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

    Ajoke
    This air fryer cilantro chicken is fresh and bursting with flavors. The chicken thighs are marinated in the best homemade cilantro lime marinade and then air fried to perfection. The result is juicy and succulent chicken, with a zesty lime flavor that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Chicken
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 7
    Calories 298 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 7 Chicken thighs
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • Zest of 1 lime
    • 1 Jalapeno
    • 1 Tablespoon honey
    • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 large garlic cloves
    • Salt and black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Make the marinade: combine the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno, honey, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined.
    • Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour the cilantro lime marinade over it. Mix everything together making sure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade.
      Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 4 hours. You can freeze the chicken immediately if you’re not ready to cook it yet.
      PS: leave the chicken on the countertop if you would only be marinating for 30 minutes.
    • Air fry the chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 365F/180C for 3-5 minutes. Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs in the air fryer basket skin side down and cook for 10 minutes.
      Flip the chicken so that the skin side is up and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F/75C when checked with a cooking thermometer.
      Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

    Notes

    How to store
    Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. You can freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply place the frozen chicken in an air fryer and cook until heated through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 19gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    So there you have it, another easy and delicious air fryer recipe that the whole family will love. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox

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