Air fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Marinate chicken cubes in lemon juice, pepper powder, garlic and salt and mix well. Add 2 tbsp. olive oil to it too.

You can do the marination in a ziplock bag as well.

Let it marinate for an hour so that the flavors are soaked in. You can leave it overnight as well.

Preheat air fryer at 360 F or 180 C for 3 minutes.

Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on the air fryer basket after brushing or spraying lightly with oil.

Make sure the pieces are not dripping wet when you put them for air frying. Lightly shake them to remove excess moisture.

Air fry for about 10-12 minutes at 360 F or 180 C till the chicken is well cooked and the juices run clear.

The time will be more if you are using whole breasts or thicken thighs or legs.

You can use a digital thermometer to check the temperature of the thickest piece to be 165 F for it to be cooked.

Don’t overcook the chicken. You will find the chicken becomes nice and crispy outside and is moist and succulent inside.

Serve it hot with rice, pasta or a side of smashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.

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