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Air Fryer Peruvian Chicken with Rice


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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Air Fryer Peruvian Chicken with Rice made with bold spices and fluffy rice for a quick dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs chicken thighs

1 tbsp olive oil

Smoked paprika

Cumin

Garlic powder

Oregano

Chili powder

Salt

Pepper

Lime juice

1.5 cups white rice

3 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp butter

1 garlic clove

Cilantro


Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F.

2. Season chicken.

3. Air fry 18–20 minutes flipping halfway.

4. Melt butter and sauté garlic.

5. Add rice and toast.

6. Add broth and simmer 18 minutes.

7. Rest and fluff rice.

8. Slice chicken and serve over rice.

Notes

Flip chicken halfway through cooking.

Let rice rest before fluffing.

Add green sauce for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer and Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Peruvian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 630mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg