Description
This simple and flavorful air fryer chicken breasts recipe offers a quick and healthy way to prepare juicy and tender chicken with a smoky and herby seasoning. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice and fresh greens or a crisp salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- ½ tbsp rapeseed oil
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
- 2 tsp mixed herbs
- ½ tsp black pepper
To Serve (Optional)
- Steamed rice
- Greens such as broccoli, green beans, or a green salad
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Coat the chicken breasts in rapeseed oil evenly to ensure the seasoning adheres well. Set the oiled chicken aside briefly.
- Mix the seasoning: In a bowl, combine salt, garlic granules, smoked sweet paprika, mixed herbs, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly to create a well-balanced seasoning mixture.
- Season the chicken: Scatter the seasoning mix onto a plate, then roll each oiled chicken breast in it to coat all sides thoroughly with the flavorful herb and spice blend.
- Air fry the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 180°C (356°F) for 18-20 minutes, turning the chicken over after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Check for doneness: To ensure the chicken is fully cooked, pierce the thickest part with a knife and check that the juices run clear. Alternatively, use a food thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 70°C (158°F).
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately with steamed rice and your choice of greens such as broccoli, green beans, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning quantities based on personal preference for salt and spice levels.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on chicken breast size and air fryer model.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee safe cooking and optimal juiciness.
- This recipe is easily adaptable to other lean meats or plant-based substitutes with adjusted cooking times.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: air fryer chicken breasts, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken, air frying, quick dinner, chicken and rice, herb seasoned chicken
