Air Fryer Almond Chicken

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Air Fryer Almond Chicken is a tasty dinner. It has chicken, olive oil, almond, tortillas, chicken broth, seasonings, cinnamon, vegetable oil, & almonds. These components are very simple and don’t contain any dairy items, so people who are dairy-free will easily consume this dish. We would effortlessly have them from any local stores. Air Fryer Almond Chicken takes 27 minutes to prepare, making it good to make for a weeknight dinner when you don’t have much time for dinner preparation. This chicken stores well without altering its texture & taste, making it good to prepare for the busy days. Serve this dish with brown rice, César salad, and ranch dressing.

STATS:

  • Calories: 420–520 kcal
  • Required prep duration: Twenty minutes
  • Required Cook Duration: Twenty-five to Thirty-five minutes
  • Overall Duration: Forty-five to Fifty-five minutes
  • Serving size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: High-protein
  • Course: Main course

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 pieces chicken
  • 1 cup whole almonds
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • ½ white onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 rehydrated and seeded guajillo chiles
  • 1 corn tortilla
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small piece cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • Salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN:

  • Use the chicken breast to make this dish. It will provide the protein without the additional fat content. Pound the thick chicken pieces if required. You can also use thighs, or legs for this purpose.

ALMONDS:

  • Almonds will help to make the nutty and creamy sauce. Use the silver almonds to garnish the dish in last and it also provides the crunchy taste.

SEASONING:

  • Use the salt, & black pepper to provide the light spice and also boost the flavor of sauce and chicken.

GUAJILLO CHILIES:

  • These chilies are lightly spicy and have a sweet and smoky taste. Soak them for some time to soften them then it blends smoothly in a sauce.

CHICKEN BROTH:

  • Chicken broth is used to form the base of the sauce. Use the store broth for the convenience but homemade is also the option.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, soak the chilies in warm water for ten to fifteen minutes to make them soft and remove their stems and seeds.
  2. Add the oil and warm it and include the onions, tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves and saute them till aromatic.
  3. Roast the almond in the dry pan separately till golden.
  4. Add the saute mix, almonds, chilies, tortillas, and chicken broth in the blender and blend to make smooth paste.
  5. Now pour the sauce in pan and simmer it for ten to fifteen minutes till it get thick.
  6. Sprinkle the black pepper and salt and mix.
  7. Add the black pepper, & salt to season the chicken and air fry for twenty-five to thirty five minutes.
  8. Now add the almond sauce on the chicken and simmer for five minutes.
  9. Add the silver almonds on top and serve

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS DISH:

SIDE DISHES:

  • Mexican Rice
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Grilled Corn

BREAD & CARBS:

  • Warm Tortillas
  • Crusty Bread
  • Garlic Bread
  • Cornbread

FRESH & LIGHT PAIRING:

  • Avocado Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Green Leaf Salad
  • Pico de Gallo

SAUCES & EXTRAS:

  • Lime Wedges
  • Salsa Verde
  • Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
  • Pickled Onions

TIPS:

  • Utilize the meat thermometer to monitor the chicken so it doesn’t get overcooked.
  • Avoid adding lots of chicken pieces to the basket, or they will not crisp well.
  • Spray the oil slightly so they crisp and brown well.
  • Toast the almonds well to make them more flavorful

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the dish in the vessel and store it for 3 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Put the chicken & sauce in different vessels & freeze it for three months.

FAQs:

Would I utilize chicken thighs?

  • Yes, utilize the chicken thighs to make this dish juicier and more flavorful.

How to make the dairy-free dish?

  • This dish doesn’t have any cheese or butter in it, so it is dairy-free on its own.

Can I make the sauce in advance?

  • Yes, prepare the sauce before the requirement and store for 2 to 3 days.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 420 kcal

Protein: 35 g

Fiber: 6 g

Total Carbohydrates: 18-26 g

Net Carbs: 20 g

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

Fat: 25 g

Sodium: 500 mg

Potassium: 0.62 g

Servings: 4

Calcium: 0.10 g

Iron: 0.002 g