Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breasts
Juicy air fryer boneless chicken breast marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano. 48g protein and on the table in 54 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless
- ½ lemon - juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl (that can hold the chicken while it marinates) add the lemon, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and ground black pepper. Mix well.½ lemon, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ tablespoon dried oregano, 3 cloves garlic, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the chicken and mix until each breast is coated.4 chicken breasts
- Cover and allow it to sit on the counter for 30 minutes, or in the fridge for 2 hours.
- When you're ready to cook, place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 200°C/400°F for 19 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- Check the chicken is cooked by inserting an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part. When it reads 165°F/74°C, its ready.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing, and enjoy!
Notes
Tips for juicy air fryer boneless chicken breast:
- Grab an instant-read thermometer and pull at exactly 165°F
- Pat the breasts completely dry before marinating
- Pound thick pieces to even thickness first
- Rest the full 5 minutes on the cutting board
- Check at 17 minutes if your air fryer runs hot
Nutritional Information
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg