Air Fryer Lemon Herb Chicken Breast

A succulent chicken breast seasoned with lemon and herbs, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Lemon Herb Chicken Breast - A succulent chicken breast seasoned with lemon and herbs, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

Ingredients

1 serving
  • Chicken breast 200 grams
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • Lemon juice 2 tablespoon
  • Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
  • Salt 0.5 teaspoon
  • Black pepper 0.5 teaspoon
Calories
284 Cal
Protein
31g
Carbs
0g
Fats
9g

Quick Guide

  1. 1
    Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
  3. 3
    Place the chicken breast in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring it's well covered. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  4. 4
    Place the marinated chicken breast in the air fryer basket.
  5. 5
    Cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
  6. 6
    Once cooked, remove from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Detailed Instructions

Healthy Quick Easy Air Fryer Chicken Lemon Mediterranean Low-Carb High-Protein Gluten-Free

Hey there, food lovers! Today I'm super excited to share one of my favorite weeknight dinner recipes that's both healthy and bursting with flavor. This zesty chicken dish has become my go-to meal when I want something delicious but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.

Let's start by preheating our air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Fun fact: air fryers use hot air circulation to cook food, which means we can get crispy, juicy results with way less oil than traditional frying! While it's heating up, let's get our other ingredients ready.

Now comes the fun part - making our marinade! In a small bowl, we'll mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil (did you know olive oil is a key ingredient in the super-healthy Mediterranean diet?), 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano and garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. This combination creates a perfect balance of flavors that will make your chicken amazing!

Making marinade by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper

Take your 200-gram chicken breast and place it in a shallow dish. Pour that yummy marinade all over it, making sure every bit of the chicken is covered. Let it hang out for 10 minutes - this is when the magic happens! Pro tip: If your chicken breast is really thick, you might want to butterfly it (cut it in half horizontally) to help it cook more evenly.

Time to air fry! Place your marinated chicken in the basket, but make sure it's not overlapping with anything else. Overcrowding is the enemy of crispy food!

Cook it for 15 minutes, but here's an important part - flip it halfway through! You want to make sure both sides get that beautiful golden color. The chicken is done when it reaches 75°C (165°F) inside. If you don't have a meat thermometer, cut into the thickest part - the meat should be white throughout with no pink spots.

Troubleshooting tip: If your chicken seems dry, it might be overcooked. Next time, check it a few minutes earlier, as air fryer temperatures can vary between models.

Once it's done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This helps keep all those tasty juices inside the meat instead of running all over your cutting board!

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