Air Fryer Garlic Butter Chicken Breast
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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Chicken Breast

A simple and quick dish with tender chicken breast marinated in butter, garlic, and lemon, perfectly cooked in the air fryer.

Time⏱️ 50 min
Servings👤 1
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

chicken breast — 1 (approx. 7 oz / 200g)
tablespoon lemon juice — 1 (0.5 fl oz / 15 ml)
clove garlic, minced — 1
tablespoon melted butter — 1 (0.5 oz / 15 g)
teaspoon olive oil — 1 (0.17 fl oz / 5 ml)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
fresh parsley (optional), for garnish

👨‍🍳 Steps

1In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, melted butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
2Place the chicken breast in the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
4Transfer the marinated chicken breast to the air fryer basket. Cook for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
5Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

🛒 Shopping List

1 chicken breast, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley (optional)