Keto Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

 
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Cilantro Lime Marinated Chicken Thighs may sound like an intimidating dish to make, but it doesn't have to be! This is a quick, easy and healthy recipe you can whip up in your air fryer with zero fuss! An excellent option for lunch or dinner time. 

Keto Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins
 2 lbs chicken thighs
 ½ cup cilantro
 2 limes
 2 tbsp avocado oil
 3 tsp garlic minced
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp pepper
1

In a large bowl coat the chicken in olive oil.

2

Add salt, pepper, lime juice and chopped cilantro.

3

Mix all the ingredients together.

4

Cover and let marinate for 30 mins to an hour in the fridge (optional).

5

Set Air Fryer to 360 degrees.

6

Place the chicken skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 mins.

7

Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 10- 15 mins, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

8

Garnish with cilantro and lime juice to taste. Enjoy!

Recipe nutrition

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories435
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.1g38%
Sodium 317mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 32.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 2 lbs chicken thighs
 ½ cup cilantro
 2 limes
 2 tbsp avocado oil
 3 tsp garlic minced
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp pepper

Directions

1

In a large bowl coat the chicken in olive oil.

2

Add salt, pepper, lime juice and chopped cilantro.

3

Mix all the ingredients together.

4

Cover and let marinate for 30 mins to an hour in the fridge (optional).

5

Set Air Fryer to 360 degrees.

6

Place the chicken skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 mins.

7

Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 10- 15 mins, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

8

Garnish with cilantro and lime juice to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Keto Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

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