Garlic lemon butter chicken breast is a quick and flavorful air fryer recipe that delivers tender, juicy chicken with bright citrus and rich buttery notes. This easy dish is perfect for busy weeknight dinners while still feeling special and satisfying. The air fryer locks in moisture and creates beautifully cooked chicken with minimal effort.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 18 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 500 grams Chicken breast fillets, cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 small Green chilies (optional)
- 1 whole Fresh lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/2teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/2teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch Dried parsley (optional)
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
320 kcal -
Fat
18 g -
Carbohydrates
4 g -
Protein
36 g -
Fiber
1 g -
Sugar
1 g -
Sodium
420 mg
Procedure
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the Marinade
Grind the garlic and green chilies into a coarse paste. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, olive oil, garlic chili paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, and dried parsley. Stir well until the marinade is smooth and aromatic.
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10 minutes plus restingMark As Complete
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix thoroughly so every piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor. The longer the chicken marinates, the more tender and flavorful it becomes.
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18 minutesMark As Complete
Air Fry the Chicken
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes. Place the marinated chicken into the air fryer basket along with a little of the marinade to keep it moist. Cook at 180°C for 18 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through for even cooking.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken from the air fryer once golden and tender. Let it rest briefly before serving to retain the juices. Serve hot with salad, roasted vegetables, or rice for a complete meal.
