Description
A quick and easy air fryer citrus chicken recipe with a tangy, fresh flavor perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add orange or lemon slices to the air fryer basket.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: air fryer citrus chicken, easy chicken recipe, healthy dinner