Description
Juicy chicken bites marinated in zesty lemon and garlic, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Create the flavorful marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and oregano or thyme in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken pieces in the marinade and mix until well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Arrange the marinated chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce or garnish.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken longer. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg