Lemon Paprika Chicken Thighs

Today, I’m sharing with you an air-fryer recipe that I think you’ll like.

Lately, it’s difficult finding time to prepare packed lunches for work. It’s not feasible to keep ordering food because of health issues; it’s also more expensive. Luckily, preparing this Lemon Paprika Chicken Thighs is easy peasy since you can cook it in the air fryer or even in a traditional oven.

The air-fryer has become a game-changer, allowing us to enjoy our favorite dishes with a healthier twist and to shorten cooking time. It only took 16 minutes for the chicken thighs to be fully cooked. The chicken thighs retained their juiciness and tenderness.

As to the flavor, it’s zesty and smoky. This combination of flavors makes the chicken a true delight for the palate. It is best on its own, but also lovely to pair it with mayo sriracha sauce. The creamy texture of mayo soothes the heat of sriracha, creating a balanced contrast that’s simply irresistible. Drizzle this sauce over your air-fried chicken thighs or use it as a dip.

This can be served with salad, rice, or even use as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

This dish can also be a perfect addition to your packed lunch, whether for work or a picnic. I enjoyed it with salad and with bulghur.

NOTES ON LEMON PAPRIKA CHICKEN THIGHS:

• You can cut the chicken thighs into small pieces and put them on skewers instead of using whole chicken thighs. Alternatively, you can also use chicken breasts.

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Lemon Paprika Chicken Thighs

Bursting with flavors, perfect with mayo sriracha sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Author Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

Ingredients

For the chicken thighs:

• 500 g chicken thighs skinless & boneless
• 2 tsp garlic paste or 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

For the mayo sriracha sauce:

• 1/3 cup mayo
• 1-2 tsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add all chicken ingredients to a bowl, and give it a good mix. Add them to your air-fryer basket, ensuring they are in one layer. You can cook them in batches if necessary. Air-fry at 200 C for 15-16 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking. When done, transfer them to a plate while we prepare the sauce.
2. For the sauce, mix all ingredients. Taste and season according to your liking.
3. Serve with rice, as a salad, or even as a sandwich filling.

Recipe Notes

• You can cut the chicken thighs into small pieces and put them on skewers instead of using whole chicken thighs. Alternatively, you can also use chicken breasts.

 

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