Description
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Ditch the mess of multiple breading stations with this one-bowl, high protein, Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast Bites paired with a simple salad!
2boneless, skinlesschicken breasts, about 8 ounces each, cut into 1/2 inch dices
1/2mediumlemon, juice of
1/4plus 1/8 teaspoonkosher salt, and black pepper, to taste
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
4smallcloves garlic, minced fine or through a garlic press
1/2teaspoonItalian seasoning
2tablespoonsgrated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4cupseasoned breadcrumbs or gluten-free crumbs
olive oil spray
2tablespoonschopped red onion
1largecloves minced garlic, or 2 small
2-1/4teaspoonsextra virgin olive oil
2-1/4teaspoonsred wine vinegar
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2mini cucumbers, diced
1/2medium haas Avocado, about 2 1/2 ounces, diced
2cupschopped romaine lettuce
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the diced chicken breast with lemon, salt, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, grated cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil. In batches as needed, add the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer so it doesn’t overcrowd the basket and air fry at 400°F for 7 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the red onion with garlic, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste; let it sit about 5 to 8 minutes, so the flavor of the onion mellows.
- Add the cucumbers, avocado and toss. When ready to serve, toss in chopped lettuce and finish with the remaining olive oil and vinegar, taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.
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Notes
Leftovers get a bit soggy so I just cook the amount I plan on eating. If you air fry half, you can refrigerate the other half before cooking, and air fry the next day.
No air fryer? No problem! Bake breaded chicken bites at 425°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip them over and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 13/4 cup chicken with generous cup salad, Calories: 525kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 56.5g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 170.5mg, Sodium: 864mg, Fiber: 4.5g, Sugar: 3g
