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Meal prep chicken breasts
Carmen Spillette

Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

5 from 1 vote
The only meal prep chicken you need. Tender air fryer chicken breasts in a smoky blend of garlic, paprika, cumin, and coriander, ready in 15 minutes and perfect for burrito bowls, rice bowls, and salads.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

Method
 

Marinate:
  1. Combine the chicken with the olive oil and all the spices until evenly coated. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
    6 chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon chili powder
Air fry:
  1. Place the chicken in the air fryer and cook at 425°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Rest and serve:
  1. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing so the juices settle.

Notes

STORAGE

  • I love making a batch at the start of the week for meal prep, it's perfect for salads or a quick protein at dinner. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
 

TOP TIPS

  • Pat the chicken dry before it goes in the marinade. Dry chicken grips the oil and spices better.
  • Pull it at 165°F. A thermometer is the difference between juicy and dry, don't guess.
  • Rest it 3 to 5 minutes before slicing. Cut too early and all those juices run out onto the board.
  • Overnight marinade is worth it. Thirty minutes works, but overnight is best.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 49gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 655mgPotassium: 894mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg

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