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Lemon Herb Chicken Breast

Even thickness is what stops the thin end drying out before the thick end cooks.

Lemon Herb Chicken Breast
TEMP185°CTIME18 MINSERVES2

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated (optional)
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs (optional)
  • ½ tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1 tbsp butter, to finish (optional)
  • 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper

Steps

  1. Pound or butterfly the breasts to an even 2 cm thickness.
  2. Rub with oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt and pepper.
  3. Air fry at 185°C for 16–20 min, flipping halfway, until 74°C inside.
  4. Rest for 5 min before slicing. Top with a little butter.

Tip: Even thickness is what stops the thin end drying out before the thick end cooks.

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