Gym-Ready Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Lean, mean, and air-fried! This chicken breast recipe is perfect for your post-workout fuel, delivering maximum protein with minimal fuss. Get ready to flex those muscles and your cooking skills!
Ingredients
- 🍗Boneless, skinless chicken breasts(2 (about 6-8 oz each))
- 🫒Olive oil(1 tbsp)
- 🌶️Paprika(1 tsp)
- 🧄Garlic powder(1 tsp)
- 🧅Onion powder(1 tsp)
- 🌿Dried oregano(1/2 tsp)
- 🧂Salt(1/2 tsp)
- 🌶️Black pepper(1/4 tsp)
Instructions
- 1.Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a crispier exterior.
- 2.In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 3.Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil, then rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- 4.Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- 5.Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- 6.Air fry for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) with a meat thermometer.
- 7.Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
- 8.Serve immediately with your favorite healthy sides, or meal prep for your gym sessions!
"Why did the chicken go to the gym? To get some eggs-ercise!"
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