Description
Quick, healthy, and flavorful lemon chicken bites made in an air fryer for a crispy texture without excess oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a bowl.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
4. Place the marinated chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
5. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
You can also add herbs like thyme or spices like chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg