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How to make Air Fryer Lemon Chicken

This air fryer lemon chicken recipe is a foolproof how-to guide for an easy-peasy dish that tastes out-of-this-world delicious. Air-fried marinated succulent pieces of chicken breast are served alongside fresh salad. They are bursting with fresh flavors and easily fit into either weekday meals or stylish get-togethers.
  • cook TIME 25 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main dishCuisine: Global
Keyword: Air Fryer Lemon Chicken recipe, how to make Air Fryer Lemon Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 449 kcal

Ingredients (20)

  • 28 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 oz lemon sliced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp white wine
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 fl oz chicken broth
  • 3 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 oz feta cheese
  • 0.5 oz dried Cranberries
  • 4 oz orange segmented
  • 4 oz crystal lettuce

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Butterfly cut 28 oz skinless boneless chicken breast.

cutting chicken breast on a cutting board
2

Rub 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning all over the chicken and let it sit for 5 minutes.

chicken breasts and seasoning on a plate
3

Meanwhile, cook the sauce: add 2 tbsp white wine to cook for 30 seconds until it evaporates, then add 1 fl oz chicken broth and switch to boiling, then turn off the heat.

cooking sauce in a skillet on a stove
4

Stir in 3 1/2 tbsp butter, then continue to add 1 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest.

hand holds a small bowl of lemon zest on top of a sauce skillet
5

Put the chicken and lemon slices into the air fryer at 375 °F for around 17 minutes.

four chicken breasts and lemon slices in an air fryer basket
6

When done, transfer the chicken onto serving plates, sprinkle with 2 tbsp parsley.

sprinkle chopped parsley from a small bowl on top of cooked chicken breast in an air fryer
7

Serve with a salad consisting of 0.5 oz dried Cranberries, 4 oz crystal lettuce, 4 oz orange, and 1 oz feta cheese.

top view of a plate of cooked chicken breasts and salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 449 kcal | Fat 23 g | Saturated Fat 10 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 9 g | Cholesterol 182 mg | Sodium 715 mg | Potassium 837 mg | Carbohydrate 11 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 6 g | Protein 47 g | Vitamin A 2933 IU | Vitamin C 29 mg | Calcium 99 mg | Iron 2 mg