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Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Let your chicken marinate in a simple blend of lemon and dried herbs and get the most tender, juicy chicken breasts made in the air fryer!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour in 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt , 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Shake so that all the chicken gets covered.
- Let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F (177°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Remove chicken from marinade and place in the air fryer basket. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then flip the chicken using tongs and continue cooking for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Exact cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts. Use a meat thermometer to check as the end of the cooking time approaches to avoid overcooking.
- Serve hot. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a slice of lemon (optional).
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Notes
- If you want to make it fancy for serving, thinly slice 1 medium lemon or cut it into wedges to add on top for serving. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if you want to add a pop of color.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1200mg
(50%)
Potassium
526mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
223IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1200mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 223IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.