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Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe

This healthy air fryer chicken breast recipe makes for a wholesome, hearty meal without excess salt, oil, or calories. Let's begin.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken breast, Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe, how to cook chicken breast in an air fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461 kcal

Ingredients (20)

  • 26 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 6 oz cucumber cut into half-inch cubes
  • 6 oz canned chickpeas rinsed, and drained thoroughly
  • 4 oz red bell pepper cut into ¼-inch dices
  • 4 oz corn thawed, rinsed, and drained thoroughly
  • 2 oz unsalted dark red kidney beans rinsed, and drained thoroughly
  • 1 oz red onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp parsley freshly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Marinate the chicken: Add 2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder to the chicken. Mix to coat evenly. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

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2

Cook the chicken: Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375°F. Put the chicken into the air fryer and cook for about 15 minutes. Remove from the fryer and set aside.

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3

Make the salad dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise, 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp parsley. Mix to combine.

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4

Mix the salad: In the same bowl, combine 6 oz cucumber, 1 oz red onion, 4 oz red bell pepper, 4 oz corn, 6 oz canned chickpeas, and 2 oz unsalted dark red kidney beans. Mix evenly.

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5

Serve: Put a piece of chicken and a hefty portion of salad onto a plate and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 461 kcal | Fat 21 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 6 g | Cholesterol 150 mg | Sodium 505 mg | Potassium 950 mg | Carbohydrate 21 g | Fiber 6 g | Sugar 4 g | Protein 47 g | Vitamin A 1499 IU | Vitamin C 43 mg | Calcium 77 mg | Iron 3 mg