Everyone needs a no-fuss recipe in their repertoire. This air fryer Greek chicken is one to keep. It is flavourful, kid-approved, and takes minimal effort to prepare. I love to serve it with rice and a side of salad and plantain.
Why you will love this air fryer Greek chicken
Whether you are a busy parent or a working professional, having a quick and easy recipe in your collection is always helpful. This air fryer Greek chicken definitely fits the bill. Not only is it delicious, but it also requires minimal effort and time to prepare.
This recipe only requires seven ingredients; I bet you already have them in your pantry. It comes together in under 20 minutes, but I recommend marinating it for 30 minutes for maximum flavor.
Related recipes: Greek lemon rice, prawn saganaki and Greek sheet pan chicken and Greek lettuce salad.
What you will need
Boneless skinless chicken breasts: substitute with boneless skinless chicken thighs and adjust the cooking time accordingly. Cooked chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165F/74C.
Dried oregano
Olive oil: substitute with avocado oil or any other flavorless cooking oil.
Lemon juice
Garlic paste
Paprika: I love to add paprika for a pop of color.
Onion granules
Thyme
Zest of half a lemon: Too much zest in the chicken could make it too sour or have a bitter taste. Using the zest of half a lemon is just the right amount this chicken needs.
Salt and pepper
How to make air fryer Greek chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into similar bite sizes of about 1 inch, then add 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 9cling film) and marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer to 400F/200C 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.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley or scallions, and serve with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or Greek salad, for a complete meal.
What to serve it with
I know the first thing that may come to mind is potatoes. Greek chicken and potatoes are like a match made in heaven, but you can serve it with other side dishes, too. I served mine with jollof rice, fried plantain, and a simple Greek lettuce salad. Here are a few side dishes you can serve this chicken with
How to store leftovers
These chicken bites are great for meal prepping. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat, simply pop the chicken back into the air fryer or heat it in the oven at 180C/360F for 3-5 minutes or until warm through to your liking. Do not overheat it; it can get dry and you don't want that.
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Air Fryer Greek Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- juice of half a Lemon juice about 1½ Tablespoons
- ½ Tablespoon Garlic paste
- ½ Tablespoon onion granules
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- zest of half a lemon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into similar bite sizes of about 1 inch, then add 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 a plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer to 400F/200C 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.
- Remove the chicken from the ai fryer and serve with your choice of side dishes like roasted vegetables or Greek salad for a complete meal.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
And there you have it, a simple and quick air fryer recipe you can make at home in no time. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox.
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