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pesto chicken breast sliced and served on a plate.

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Breast

Kemi
This air fryer Pesto chicken breast recipe is simple, quick, and ready in under 20 minutes. Pesto chicken breast in air fryer is packed full of flavor, juicy, and tender and every bite is delicious. Let me show you how to make it.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, British
Servings 2
Calories 229 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken Breast Boneless
  • 2-3 tablespoon Pesto
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and add to a plate or bowl.
  • Add in the black pepper, salt, and Pesto. Rub the Pesto and seasoning all over the chicken covering every side.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Ensure you leave space between the chicken and they are not touching.
  • Air fry chicken pesto at 400F/200C for 9 minutes, then use tongs to flip the chicken and continue to air fry for another 8-9 minutes or until they are cooked and the internal temperature reaches at least 165F when checked with an instant thermometer.
  • Bring out the chicken from the air fryer. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes then serve. Enjoy.

Notes

  • Use a mallet to pound the chicken if you prefer or cut it into cutlets.
  • Use more Pesto if you like. The amount recommended above coats the chicken nicely however you can make it yours by adjusting it to suit your taste.
  • Add smoked paprika for a smokey flavor.
  • No extra oil is needed for this recipe as Pesto sauce is made with olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 33gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Air fryer chicken pesto, air fryer pesto chicken, Air fryer pesto chicken breast
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