Easy Air Fryer Chimichurri Chicken
Succulent, flavor-packed chicken breasts marinated in chimichurri sauce and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. A quick and healthy meal option that doesn’t compromise on taste!
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Food processor or blender
- Meat Mallet
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped and well mixed. Stream in the olive oil until combined.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Place the chicken breasts in a mixing bowl and cover with half of the chimichurri sauce. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a few minutes. Serve with the remaining chimichurri sauce on top.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary based on the size and thickness of your chicken breasts and air fryer model.
- For an extra burst of flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes for juicy and flavorful results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1310IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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