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Cowboy Butter Air Fryer Chicken

Skinless chicken marinated in a lightened-up, herby cowboy butter, then air fried.

10 min + 1 hr marinatingPrep
16 minCook

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 6 tablespoons light mayonnaise

Steps

  1. Mix everything except the chicken to make the cowboy butter. Set some aside to spread on bread or sandwiches.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs in the cowboy butter and marinate for 1 hour, or overnight.
  3. Air fry at 385°F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken reaches 165°F inside.
Heart-healthy notes

Lightened: made with light mayonnaise instead of butter, skinless chicken, and no added salt. Worcestershire and Dijon add sodium, so use low-sodium versions if you can find them.

Note: Serve with roasted vegetables or a big salad.
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