Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast in Air Fryer
🍗 Chicken

Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast in Air Fryer

A juicy and flavorful dish, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

Time⏱️ 35 min
Servings👤 2
Difficulty

🥘 Ingredients

chicken breasts (approx. 150 g each) — 2 (about 5.3 oz each)
fresh lemon juice — 2 tablespoons
garlic cloves, minced — 3
olive oil — 1 tablespoon
salt — 1/2 teaspoon
black pepper, ground — 1/4 teaspoon
dried thyme (optional) — 1 teaspoon

👨‍🍳 Steps

11. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme (if using).
22. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and coat well with the marinade. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
33. Preheat the Air Fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
44. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket.
55. Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway, until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 75°C/165°F).
66. Remove chicken from Air Fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vegetables or salad.

🛒 Shopping List

Chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried thyme