Description
Air Fryer Chicken Piccata features tender chicken breasts paired with a vibrant lemon-caper sauce, offering a quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in lemon juice and herbs for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the marinated chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Coat the chicken breasts in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Spray the coated chicken with olive oil spray for extra crispiness.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook the chicken for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the chicken with a drizzle of the lemon-caper sauce.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer to ensure proper air circulation for a crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: chicken, piccata, air fryer, quick meal, healthy dinner