Description
A flavorful chicken dish made in an air fryer with spices for a Middle Eastern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pita bread for serving
- Vegetables for serving (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place marinated chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and serve in pita bread with vegetables.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Adjust spices based on your taste.
- Serve with garlic sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg