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Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites

Juicy and flavorful chicken bites marinated in a zesty lemon mixture, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Serving Garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken Bites
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the marinated chicken bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  3. After 10 minutes, shake the basket or flip the chicken pieces for even cooking. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken bites from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours. Adjust cooking time based on the size of chicken pieces.

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