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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Chicken Sorghum

Air Fryer Chicken Sorghum

A delicious and easy way to enjoy chicken with the unique texture and flavor of sorghum.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Sorghum
  • 1 cup sorghum, cooked follow package instructions for cooking
Seasoning
  • 2 cucchiai olive oil
  • 1 cucchiaino garlic powder
  • 1 cucchiaino smoked paprika
  • 1 cucchiaino dried thyme
  • 1 cucchiaino salt
  • 0.5 cucchiaino black pepper
  • 0.5 cucchiaino cayenne pepper optional
  • g Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, heat the cooked sorghum in a small pot over low heat until warm.
  7. After 15 minutes, check the chicken for doneness (internal temperature should reach 165°F). If not done, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
  9. Slice the chicken and serve it over the warmed sorghum. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure to not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Cook in batches if necessary. Sorghum is a great alternative to rice or quinoa.
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