🍗 Chicken
Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Breast
A quick and flavorful recipe for pesto chicken breast cooked in an air fryer, resulting in juicy and aromatic meat.
🥘 Ingredients
chicken breast pieces (approx. 5.3 oz each) — 2
basil pesto — 3 tablespoons
olive oil — 1 tablespoon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
grated Parmesan cheese (optional) — 2 tablespoons
👨🍳 Steps
1Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
2In a bowl, mix pesto with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3Brush the chicken breasts on both sides with the pesto mixture.
4Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Sprinkle Parmesan on top if desired.
5Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 75°C/165°F).
6Let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Serve with green vegetables or a salad.
🛒 Shopping List
chicken breasts, basil pesto, olive oil, salt, black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese