Recipe by Eat Happy Feel Good
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Ninja Foodi MAX Health Grill & Air Fryer AG551
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total time: 1h 10 mins
- Skill Easy
- Serves 6 people
Spiced Chicken Tacos
A whole spiced chicken, cooked with to perfection, served with classic Mexican accompaniments for a delicious family meal
Utensils required
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken
- 3 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 limes
To serve
- Tortilla wraps
- Guacamole
- Vegetables
- Sour Cream
- Limes
- Jalapeños
Cooking mode
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Method
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Step 1
Spatchcock the chicken or your butcher can do it for you
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Step 2
In a small bowl mix together the paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin and olive oil. Set aside
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Step 3
Using a sharp knife, make slits in the chicken thighs and breast. Make sure you go through the skin and into the flesh
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Step 4
Rub the spice mix all over the chicken. Set the chicken aside while you prepare the Ninja
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Step 5
Plug in and turn on the Ninja Foodi MAX Health Grill & Air Fryer
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Step 6
Remove the probe from the storage compartment and plug it in into the Ninja Grill. Insert the metal probe into the thickest part of the chicken breast
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Step 7
Select the ROAST cooking function
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Step 8
Press PRESET and and select CHICKEN using the arrows on the right. Because its chicken the Ninja will automatically select ‘well done’ as the cooking option
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Step 9
Put the 1 extra tbsp olive oil into the Ninja and press START / STOP to start the Ninja preheating. Close the lid. The Ninja will alert you when its time to add the food
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Step 10
When its preheated, add the chicken, skin side down and close the lid. You’ve now got at least 30 minutes to prepare the rest of the ingredients
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Step 11
When the chicken temperature is 10-15 degrees from the target temperature, turn the chicken so its skin side up. Slice 2 of the limes and add them around the chicken. Close the lid
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Step 12
When it’s ready it’ll beep. Let it rest for ten minutes. Squeeze some of the cooked lime over the chicken and serve
