Skip the oven and cook this marinated chicken in the air fryer. This marinated air fryer chicken breast is made with only 4 ingredients you can easily find in your pantry. The chicken is unbelievably tender, juicy, and utterly delicious. Let me show you how to make it.
Air fryer marinated chicken breast recipe
Ever wondered if you can cook marinated chicken in air fryer? the simple answer is, Yes! you can cook marinated chicken in the air fryer! Not only it is quick and easy, but the result is also amazingly delicious. The chicken comes out so tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor.
Chicken breast often gets the bad rap for being dry and easily overcooked but not this air fryer marinated chicken. I used chicken breast for this recipe but you can use any cuts of chicken you prefer.
This is the air fryer recipe you didn't think you need but you will be thankful for having in your repertoire. With 4 ingredients of marinade and salt and pepper, the chicken can be on the dinner table in 20 minutes. This recipe gives you the opportunity to plan ahead and can also be customized to taste. You can literally use any marinade you want, homemade or store-bought.
This air fryer chicken is healthy, low carb, and gluten-free!
Ingredients
Boneless chicken breast: substitute with boneless chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks
Olive oil: substitute with any other flavorless cooking oil of choice.
Herbs de Provence: substitute with Italian seasoning.
Garlic granules: substitute with garlic powder or freshly minced garlic.
Lemon juice + zest
Salt and black pepper to taste
How to cook marinated chicken in the air fryer
Prep the chicken: remove any unwanted fat from the chicken breast and transfer it to a Ziploc bag or a large bowl.
Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic granules, Herbs de Provence, salt, and black pepper until combined
Marinate the chicken: pour the chicken marinade over the chicken breast and massage it gently with your hand until the chicken is well coated. Let it sit and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
Air fry the chicken: Preheat the air fryer at 390F/195C for 3-5 minutes then spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for a total of 18 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C flipping it halfway through.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket to a plate, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into it. Serve immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
What to serve with chicken breast
Chicken is a versatile protein that goes well with a variety of side dishes. Here are some ideas of what to serve with this air fryer marinated chicken breast
Air fryer broccoli, carrots, or vegetable medley
Tomato cucumber mozzarella salad
Boursin mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy
Pink sauce pasta or Boursin pasta
How to store and reheat
Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheat the chicken in the air fryer, oven, or microwave until warmed through to your liking.
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Marinated Chicken In Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless chicken breast about 2lb
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ Tablespoon Herbs de Provence
- 2 teaspoons garlic granules
- 1 Lemon juice + zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove any unwanted fat from the chicken breast and transfer it to a Ziploc bag or a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic granules, Herbs de Provence, salt, and black pepper until combined
- Pour the chicken marinade over the chicken breast, and massage it gently with your hand until the chicken is well coated. Let it sit and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat the air fryer at 390F/195C for 3-5 minutes then spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for a total of 18 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C flipping it halfway through.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer basket to a plate, cover loosely with foil and leave to rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into it. Serve immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
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.
FAQs
Can you cook marinated chicken in air fryer
Yes, you can cook marinated chicken or any other type of chicken in the air fryer. The result is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is packed with flavor.
How long do I need to marinate chicken
You will need to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours in the fridge.
Marinated chicken air fryer temperature
The chicken should be cooked at a temperature of 390F/195C for a total of 15 to 25 minutes depending on the thickness of the chicken or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C flipping it halfway through.
Can I use frozen chicken in the air fryer
Yes, you can cook frozen chicken in the air fryer. The cooking time will be increased by about 5-8 minutes depending on the cut of chicken used.
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