![]() ![]() Use a plate for staging the chicken breasts (and seasoning after tenderizing), plus a cutting board as a hard solid surface, safe for pounding.Here are my tips to make the process a little easier: Pounding and handling the raw chicken can be a little intimidating at first. When it’s done resting, use the chicken however you want! I bet you won’t be able to resist popping some right into your mouth! Tips for tenderizing chicken breasts: This will help the meat fibers absorb all the moisture, giving you super juicy, tender chicken. To rest, take the chicken out of the air fryer basket and place it on a cutting board or plate for 10 minutes before cutting or dicing it up. The chicken is done when the edges are browning and the internal temperature reads 165F. The exact cook time will depend on the weight and thickness of the chicken breast, so be sure to consider those factors when setting your chicken to cook. Air fry at 380F for 11-16 minutes based on size and thickness, flipping halfway through. To cook, place the seasoned chicken breasts into the air fryer, not touching as much as possible. Let the chicken sit for at least 20 minutes to marinate before cooking. Next, mix up all the spices in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken. Use a pastry brush or your hands and be sure to cover both sides. To season, mix up the vinegar and oil, then drizzle it all over the tenderized chicken. Place the chicken breasts back on the plate once tenderized and pat dry with a paper towel. Aim for a seamless, even thickness piece of meat. Using the tenderizer, pound slowly and methodically to create an even thickness in the chicken, focusing on tenderizing the thicker parts more.ĭon’t pound too hard, or you’ll begin to shred the chicken, which isn’t what you want. One at a time, use tongs to place the chicken breast into the Ziploc bag. If you have a favorite method to tenderize, feel free to do that instead. Use scissors to cut one edge of the Ziploc bag so it’s easier to get the chicken in and out. To tenderize, I recommend using a staging plate, a large gallon size Ziploc bag, a flat tenderizer, tongs, and a cutting board. The recipe can be broken down into four basic steps to make it seem much less intimidating. ![]() Though the instructions in the recipe card below may seem long, I really just made them very detailed, because I want your chicken to turn out great every single time and answer any questions that might come up. How do you make the Juicy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breasts? If you don’t have any, you can skip this one. paprika – For just a tiny bit of heat, flavor, and color, adding some paprika is the best bet.onion powder & garlic powder – These flavors also provide a nice hit of flavor, the backbone flavors to any good piece of chicken!.Italian seasoning – I love using Italian seasoning for basic chicken breast, as it can go with almost any flavors and still taste delicious.Especially with chicken, I find it brings all the flavors together. fine sea salt & fresh ground black pepper – For the best flavor, salt and pepper are required.The chicken won’t taste like vinegar, I promise! white vinegar – The vinegar is an acid which helps to marinate the chicken by breaking down the meat fibers to create a more tender piece of meat.avocado oil – I prefer to use avocado oil for its neutral taste and high smoke point, but olive oil would work too.This will create two smaller pieces of chicken which will cook more evenly and turn out more tender and juicy. A little smaller or a little bigger is okay, but any larger than 10 ounces, and you’ll need to slice the breasts in half horizontally. boneless skinless chicken breasts – For this recipe, I recommend looking for boneless skinless chicken breasts on the smaller side, generally around 6-8 ounces each, or about 1 pound total (16 ounces).Here are the ingredients I use for this juicy chicken breast recipe: All the ingredients are relatively simple and useful in other recipes as well. One thing I love about this chicken recipe is that I always have everything on hand to make it, as long as I’ve got some chicken in the fridge or freezer. What are the ingredients in these Juicy Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breasts? Tenderizing chicken is a basic kitchen skill that will elevate your cooking to the next level! It may not be ‘easy’ the first time you try, but it’s quick to learn and easy to execute. ![]() Note: I’ve rated this recipe as easy because it uses common ingredients and kitchen equipment. ![]()
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