Air Fryer Caprese Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Air Fryer Caprese Chicken
Description
The Air Fryer Caprese Chicken starts with chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of Italian seasoning, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cooking in the air fryer at 380 degrees F ensures the chicken cooks evenly and remains juicy. After flipping once during cooking, fresh slices of mozzarella cheese and thick tomato slices are layered on top and briefly cooked until the cheese melts. Fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and balsamic reduction add brightness and slight acidity to balance the richness of the cheese and seasoning. The method retains the chicken's moisture while offering a fresh take on Caprese flavors in a practical air fryer preparation.
Once rested, the chicken offers a tender texture with creamy, melted mozzarella and juicy tomato slices. The fresh basil and balsamic garnishes add aromatic and tangy notes that enhance the overall dish. This makes it an appealing main course that pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables, a green salad, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese fresh
- 4 lices tomato large and thick, fresh
- GARNISH:
- basil chopped, fresh
- balsamic vinegar
- Balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle them with the Italian seasoning, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, make sure they don't overlap and don't touch.
- Cook for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165 F.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese and a tomato slice. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve topped with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and balsamic reduction.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1023mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 940mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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