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Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken

Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken

5 from 2 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

If you're looking for an easy, healthy chicken dish to add to your repertoire, look no further than this air fryer cilantro lime chicken. The chicken is cooked in a minimal amount of oil, and the bright citrus flavors combined with the fresh cilantro give it an amazing flavor. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, diced
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add your chicken tenders, minced garlic, olive oil, diced cilantro, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl. Cover and marinate for about an hour.
    Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken
  • Place your chicken into the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 370 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes. Check your chicken's internal temperature before removing them from the air fryer. Use a meat thermometer and check the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
    Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken
  • Note: For even more flavor, add lime slices on top, and roast them on top of the chicken for the last 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve with additional lime slices.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!
    Air Fryer Cilantro Lime Chicken

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 714mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg