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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

With a margarita chicken marinade of citrus juices, tequila, and honey, this Air Fryer Chicken Breast is so tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinate Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chicken recipe, air fryer recipes, margarita chicken
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 ounce tequila
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • chopped cilantro , fo serving, optional

Instructions

  • Cover chicken breasts with plastic wrap and pound the thicker end of the chicken to make both sides leveled out - this will ensure they cook evenly.
  • In a gallon-size ziploc bag, combine the lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, tequila, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and shake to combine. Then add the chicken to the bag, toss to coat, and seal again.
  • Transfer the chicken to the fridge to marinate for 2 hours (and not longer than 3.)
  • Remove the chicken from the bag, discard the marinade, and let chicken stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Pat dry, if necessary.
  • If your air fryer requires preheating, set it to 375 degrees F.
  • Once ready to air fry, place the chicken into the basket of your air fryer.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes. Using tongs, flip the chicken breasts over and cook for 5-8 minutes more or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 4-5 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken breasts and top with the cilantro and enjoy.

Notes

The model air fryer and size of the chicken breasts will affect the cook time. Different air fryer models vary so be sure to check the chicken a few times towards the end to make sure it's done but not overcooked and dry. The best way to tell is with a thermometer. An internal temperature of 165 degrees should be reached.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg