The BEST Air Fryer Chicken Breast In 8 MINUTES | SUPER JUICY!!
About this recipe
This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe is a game changer for quick lunches, taking just 8 minutes to cook. With a combination of marinating and seasoning, you can achieve super juicy and tender chicken every time.
The beauty of this method is its simplicity and speed, making it perfect for those who want a delicious meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Ingredient notes
- You can use low-calorie Italian dressing for marinating if preferred.
Tips from Joe Duff - The Diet Chef’s video
- Tenderizing the chicken to about half an inch thick is crucial for achieving tenderness; don't skip this step!
- Using a meat thermometer set to 162 degrees Fahrenheit ensures the chicken reaches the safe temperature of just over 165 degrees while resting.
Good to know
- How long does it take to cook the chicken breasts?
- The chicken breasts cook for a total of 7 to 8 minutes in the air fryer.
- What temperature should I preheat the air fryer to?
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- What should I do if I don't have a meat tenderizer?
- You can use a rolling pin, a bottle of wine, or any heavy object to tenderize the chicken.
- How many chicken breasts does this recipe serve?
- This recipe serves 2.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Joe Duff - The Diet Chef: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Place the chicken breasts in a large plastic bag and tenderize them to about half an inch thick using a meat tenderizer or a heavy object.
- 3
For the marinated chicken, add one chicken breast back into the bag and pour in Italian dressing, then work it into the chicken.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, cinnamon, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
- 5
Sprinkle the dry rub onto the second chicken breast and rub it in until well coated.
- 6
Flip the chicken breast and apply the dry rub to the other side as well.
- 7
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken and set it to cook to 162 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 8
Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 9
After 4 minutes, flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until done.
- 10
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Amount of Italian dressing inferred based on typical marinating practices.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Joe Duff - The Diet Chef’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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