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Servings 12 taquitos
Author Nicole

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thigh
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 15 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast-iron skillet to a medium heat. Coat the bottom of the skillet with olive oil. Add the chicken skin-side down in the skillet. Sear until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and sear until brown on the other side, another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the pan and on to a plate or cutting board. Remove all but two teaspoons of fat. Add garlic. Saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add lime juice and chicken stock to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in honey and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Add chicken back to the pan. Cover and simmer the chicken until an instant thermometer reaches 165 degrees. Transfer chicken to a cutting board or platter. Let it rest for a few minutes until it's cool enough to handle and the juices settle. Remove the skin and shred the chicken.
  • Bring the skillet with the honey, lime, and chicken stock to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the liquid has thickened slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the honey lime mixture. Toss to coat. Add cilantro, toss until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble. Cover corn tortillas with a paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds until warm and pliable. Spray a tortilla on both sides with non-stick cooking spray. Place about a 1/4 cup of the filling in the middle of the tortilla. Sprinkle with a heaping tablespoon of cheese. Roll up and place in the air fryer seam-side down. (It should fit about 5 per batch.)
  • Turn the airfryer on 380 degrees and set the times to 8 minutes. After five minutes, check on them - your time could vary. Make the remaining taquitos while the first batch cooks.

Notes

If it's too much work, you can also buy a rotisserie chicken. Simply mix the lime juice and honey together. Leave out the chicken stock. Toss with the lime juice and honey mixture. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and cilantro. Assemble as instructed. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving