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    Home » Air Fryer

    The Best Ever Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Air Fryer, Chicken, Dairy Free, Entrees, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Marinades, Popular, Recipes, Recipes with Video, Whole30 April 5, 2021

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    This Air Fryer Chicken Breast is so flavorful, you will love every bite! The balsamic marinade is easy to make and helps keep the chicken so juicy. Your Air Fryer cooks the chicken in under 20 minutes, so you can have dinner on the table in no time at all.

    A sliced marinated and cooked chicken breast topped with parsley and sea salt flakes with a side of green beans

    What You Need:

    • Chicken Breasts - 6 to 8 oz each
    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Coconut Aminos - this is a soy sauce alternative. You can use Tamari (gluten free soy sauce) but it is not Whole30 compliant if you are doing a round.
    • Lemon Juice
    • Garlic Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Dried Oregano
    • Avocado Oil Spray
    • Pepper
    The Best Ever Air Fryer Chicken Breast - The Bettered Blondie
    raw chicken breasts sitting in balsamic marinade

    Let's Make Air Fryer Chicken Breasts:

    1. Add the balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano to a small mixing bowl and whisk together.
    2. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over top. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes to an hour (I like to flip it halfway through).
    3. When the chicken is done marinating, take the chicken out of the marinade and season with pepper on both sides
    4. Place the chicken in the Air Fryer basket and spray with avocado oil spray. Set temp to 360 and timer for 15 minutes. Cook time is between 15-18 minutes (flip chicken at 10 minutes)
    5. Check the internal temp, it should be 165' when fully cooked. They might take longer to cook if you have larger chicken breasts.
    cooked chicken breasts in the air fryer basket

    Recipe Tips:

    • Be careful not to over cook your chicken - if your the chicken breasts are on the smaller side, check at 13 minutes
    • Serve with some of these delicious side dishes
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      • Southwestern Coleslaw
    air fryer chicken breast sliced and served on a white ceramic plate topped with parsley and sea salt flakes and served with a side of fresh green beans

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    The Best Ever Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Sara
    This Air Fryer Chicken Breast is so flavorful, you will love every bite! The balsamic marinade is easy to make and helps keep the chicken so juicy.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Marinade Time 30 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 362 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Chicken Breasts skinless, boneless (6-8 oz each)
    • ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
    • ¼ cup Coconut Aminos
    • 2 Tbls Lemon Juice
    • 1 Tbls Dried Oregano
    • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 tsp Onion Powder
    • Avocado Oil Spray
    • Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add the balsamic vinegar, coconut aminos, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano to a small mixing bowl and whisk together
      Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over top. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes to an hour (flip in the marinade halfway through)
    • When the chicken is done marinating, take the chicken out of the marinade.
      Season with pepper on both sides
      Place the chicken in the Air Fryer basket and spray with avocado oil spray. Set temp to 360 and timer for 15 minutes - flip chicken at 10 minutes
      Cook time is between 15-18 minutes Check the internal temp, it should be 165' when fully cooked. They might take longer to cook if you have larger chicken breasts (or less for smaller)
    • Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing

    Video

    https://thebetteredblondie.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TBB-The-Best-Air-Fryer-Chicken-Breast-Rectangle.mp4

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 49gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 957mgPotassium: 982mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chicken, dairy free, gluten free, keto, paleo, whole30
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    Comments

    1. D’Anne

      May 01, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      This looks really good, I’m looking forward to trying it. Have you ever prepped ahead and left the chicken in the marinade over night? Would that work?

      Reply
    2. Bethany

      April 21, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      I'd back off a little bit on the vinegar and lemon juice. Otherwise over all flavorful and good .

      Reply
    3. Jodi

      February 20, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty recipe, will definitely be making this again, thank youn

      Reply
    4. Eissa

      January 06, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      Truly so easy and so good! It’s definitely a new go to dinner. Ate mine with salad and homemade greek dressing.

      Reply
    5. Elena W

      December 31, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent flavor and tenderness of chicken. Will make again!

      Reply
    6. Lisa

      November 12, 2021 at 10:50 am

      Want to try this, but how is this recipe 20 net carbs?

      Reply
      • Sara

        November 14, 2021 at 7:24 pm

        Hi Lisa, the nutrition facts are auto-calculated and I believe it shows that high of carbs because of the balsamic vinegar. But obviously you don't consume that much because it is a marinade. I will try to calculate myself and adjust. I hope you try it and enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    7. Traci

      June 11, 2021 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      This has become a weekly staple for us! The chicken turns out perfectly every time - so flavorful and juicy with the perfect char. We like to double the marinade and make enough for leftovers!

      Reply
    8. Lauren

      April 13, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      I normally hate cooking chicken, but this was so easy and delicious. I was shocked I was able to make juicy chicken at home! Also the flavor will really go with any side.

      Reply
    9. Jill

      April 09, 2021 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner last night. I made it with thighs... oh my gosh!! So good. I love how it is gets the a charcoalness to it! I will definitely be making again.

      Reply
    10. Wendy

      April 08, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      So good! I made 3 pieces with the marinade so I could have some leftovers fit salads during the week. This was such an easy recipe. I did substitute coconut aminos for the soy sauce. They cooked up very well in the air fryer—surprisingly juicy!

      Reply

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