Coconut Curry Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Recipe

Name: Coconut Curry Air Fryer Chicken Thigh
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 800 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (8 small thighs); 120 ml light coconut milk (1/2 cup); 45 g red Thai curry paste (3 tbsp); 15 ml fish sauce (1 tbsp); 15 ml lime juice (1 tbsp); 10 g coconut sugar (2 tsp); 9 g garlic (3 minced cloves); 10 g fresh ginger (2 tsp grated ginger); 2 g fine salt (1/4 tsp); 5 g fresh cilantro (2 tbsp chopped cilantro)

Prep: 17minCook: 17min4 servingsMedium297 cal / servingThai

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A delicious Coconut Curry Air Fryer Chicken Thigh packed with 42g of protein per serving and just 297 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 34 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked grain of choice

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 297 kcal

Protein: 40.2g

Fat: 16.5g

Carbs: 7.3g

Fiber: 0.6g

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