Description
A delicious and healthy air fryer recipe featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in flavorful Greek spices and citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Juice of half a lemon (about 1½ Tablespoons)
- ½ Tablespoon garlic paste
- ½ Tablespoon onion granules
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Zest of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into similar bite sizes of about 1 inch, then add them to a bowl.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, then add oregano, garlic paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix all to combine, then cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until fully cooked and lightly crispy on the edges.
- Serve with your choice of side dishes like roasted vegetables or Greek salad for a complete meal.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate longer for better flavor penetration. Ensure even cooking by not overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, air fryer, Greek, healthy recipe, easy meal