Air Fryer Lemon Herb Chicken Breast Spring Vibrant Easy Recipe
This Air Fryer Lemon Herb Chicken Breast Spring recipe delivers tender juicy chicken with bright citrus and fresh herb flavors. It’s perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. Ideal for family dinner featuring air fryer chicken and lemon chicken breast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Air Fryer, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts medium
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except the chicken in a large bowl until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bowl, turning them to coat evenly with the marinade, and let them sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Warm up the air fryer for 5 minutes before adding the chicken.
- Cook the chicken at 380 degrees F (190 C) for 10 minutes.
- Turn the chicken over and continue cooking for 4 to 10 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Cooking duration varies with chicken size
- small breasts may cook in 14 minutes total, larger ones can take up to 20 minutes
- A meat thermometer is recommended to ensure the chicken reaches 165 degrees F
- This recipe can be doubled easily
Nutrition
- Calories: 339 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 555mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g + 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 145mg