Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast
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Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast
Description
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast is prepared by dicing boneless, skinless chicken breasts and coating them in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and seasoned breadcrumbs. The chicken pieces are cooked in an air fryer at 400°F, resulting in a crisp exterior and tender interior without excess oil.
Alongside the chicken, a fresh salad is made by marinating red onion with garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper before tossing it with diced cucumber, avocado, and chopped romaine lettuce. The salad offers a light and refreshing contrast to the crunchy chicken bites.
This recipe serves well as a quick dinner or lunch option, delivering flavorful, crispy chicken pieces paired with a fresh salad. It's suitable for those who prefer smaller chicken bites rather than whole breasts.
Leftover chicken tends to lose its crispness, so cooking only the amount intended to be eaten is recommended. The chicken can be baked as an alternative to air frying, at 425°F for about 12-15 minutes, turning midway for even browning.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast about 8 ounces each, cut into 1/2 inch dices
- 2 tablespoons onion red, chopped
- 1/2 medium lemon juice of
- 1 large garlic or 2 small, minced, number missing
- 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt ( and black pepper, to taste)
- 2-1/4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2-1/4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 4 small garlic minced fine or through a garlic press, number missing
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- 2 cucumber diced, mini
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or gluten-free crumbs
- 1/2 medium avocado about 2 1/2 ounces, diced, Hass variety
- olive oil spray form
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the diced chicken breast with lemon, salt, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, grated cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil. In batches as needed, add the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer so it doesn’t overcrowd the basket and air fry at 400°F for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
- Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the red onion with garlic, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste; let it sit about 5 to 8 minutes, so the flavor of the onion mellows.
- Add the cucumbers, avocado and toss. When ready to serve, toss in chopped lettuce and finish with the remaining olive oil and vinegar, taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.
Notes
- Cook only the amount of chicken you plan to eat to maintain crispness, as leftovers may become soggy.
- You can refrigerate uncooked breaded chicken and air fry it the next day for convenience.
- If you don't have an air fryer, bake the breaded chicken bites at 425°F for 8-10 minutes, flip, then bake 4-5 minutes more until browned and cooked through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 13/4 cup chicken with generous cup salad | |
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 56.5g | 113% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 170.5mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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