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Finished Sticky Cilantro Chicken served over steamed rice with sliced cucumbers, fresh cilantro garnish, and cilantro cream drizzle in a bowl on a wooden countertop.
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Sticky Cilantro Chicken

I grew up eating this Sticky Cilantro Chicken, which I thought was the most interesting combination because it combines Peruvian and Chinese cuisine! It's an easy high protein dinner that's sweet, salty, and full of that amazing cilantro flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Latin, Peruvian
Keyword: Air Fryer, Air Fryer Chicken, Air Fryer Recipe, Air Fryer Recipes, Asian Chicken Recipe, Chicken Recipe, Easy Asian Chicken, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Asian Recipes, High Protein, High Protein Recipe, Peruvian Chicken, Quick Recipe, Quick Recipes, Sticky Cilantro Chicken
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 16 oz chicken thighs cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • 1½ tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • Neutral oil spray

Optional Garnishes

  • Steamed rice for serving
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Cilantro cream I used store bought!
  • Sliced cucumbers

Instructions

  • Place the cubed chicken thighs into a bowl and marinate with dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, honey, and chopped cilantro for about 15 minutes.
  • Lightly oil your air fryer basket and add the marinated chicken in an even layer. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and sticky.
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest briefly so the glaze sets.
  • Serve your Sticky Cilantro Chicken over a fresh bowl of rice and optionally garnish with cilantro cream, extra cilantro, and sliced cucumbers.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g