Air Fryer Chicken Breast
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4.9
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Description
The recipe begins by whisking a marinade of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard to coat the chicken breasts, imparting tang and moisture. A dry rub of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning is then applied for a balanced savory and herbaceous crust.
Cooking in the air fryer on 375°F heats the chicken quickly, while flipping halfway promotes even browning and cooking. The goal is an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure safety and juiciness. Resting the cooked chicken allows juices to redistribute for tenderness.
This straightforward method yields versatile chicken breasts suitable for slicing over salads, serving with sides, or slicing for sandwiches. The leftovers store well for up to 4 days refrigerated or up to 3 months frozen, making meal prep easier.
Proper cooling before storage and thawing frozen chicken in the fridge 24 hours prior helps maintain quality. Variation in chicken size affects cook time, so using a thermometer is recommended for best results.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast about 1 lb
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Whisk together oil, apple cider vinegar and dijon mustard in a small bowl and set aside. In a separate small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Pour marinade over chicken breasts.
- Liberally rub seasoning on both sides of chicken.
- Preheat air fryer if required. Add chicken breasts to the air fryer and cook on 375°F for 18-22 minutes, until cooked fully, flipping once halfway. You want the chicken breasts to be 165°F on the inside. Cook time will vary depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
- Once cooked, remove chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Enjoy chicken immediately or let cool, package in storage containers and save for later use.
Notes
- Let the cooked chicken breasts cool before refrigerating to maintain moisture and safety.
- Store them in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For best results when freezing, thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator about 24 hours before reheating or serving.
- Cooking times vary depending on chicken breast size; use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F internal temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 chicken breast | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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