Description

Juicy, tender air fryer boneless chicken breasts made with a simple seasoning blend and quick salt-water brine. Perfect for weeknight dinners, salads, wraps, and meal prep.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup kosher salt
Water, enough to cover chicken
Fresh parsley, optional

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Instructions

Stir kosher salt into a large bowl of room-temperature water until dissolved.
Add chicken breasts and brine for 30 minutes.
Remove chicken and pat very dry with paper towels.
Gently pound thicker areas until the chicken breasts are even in thickness.
Mix garlic salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and oregano in a small bowl.
Rub chicken with oil, then coat evenly with seasoning.
Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook at 380°F for 8 minutes.
Flip and cook another 8 to 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months.
For best texture, reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Use a meat thermometer for best results.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 320 per serving
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 13 g