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🍽️ Crispy Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast from the Air Fryer

320 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the chicken breast fillets under cold water.
  2. 2. Pat the fillets completely dry with kitchen paper.
  3. 3. Season both sides of the fillets generously with salt and pepper.
  4. 4. Put olive oil, breadcrumbs (if desired), thyme, oregano, rosemary, and the chopped garlic clove into a small bowl.
  5. 5. Mix the ingredients in the bowl well together to form the aromatic crust.
  6. 6. Press the herb mixture evenly onto both sides of the chicken breast fillets.
  7. 7. Make sure the fillets are completely covered with the crust.
  8. 8. Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C.
  9. 9. Place the fillets individually in the basket of the air fryer.
  10. 10. Make sure the fillets do not touch or overlap.
  11. 11. Set the air fryer to 180 °C and cook the chicken breast for 18 minutes.
  12. 12. Turn the fillets after 9 minutes (after half the time).
  13. 13. Let the chicken breast rest for 2 minutes after cooking.
  14. 14. Optionally, drizzle some lemon juice over the meat for freshness.
  15. 15. Serve the chicken breast directly with fresh salad, rice, or roasted vegetables.

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