Description
Golden, juicy chicken bites with crisp edges and a bright lemon-garlic punch—fast, fresh, and addictive.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast (bite-size pieces)
- Fresh lemon (zest + juice)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Lemon pepper (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and cut into evenly sized bites.
- Toss with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Marinate 15–20 minutes for best flavor (optional but recommended).
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F / 205°C.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Finish with fresh parsley and extra lemon squeeze; serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer if time allows.
- Adjust spices according to personal preference.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg