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prep time
10 min
cook time
11 min
ready time
21 min
Keto Easy Air Fryer Butterflied Chicken Breasts
These easy Keto air fryer chicken breasts are butterflied then seasoned before being baked in the air fryer. Simple to prepare, with just a few ingredients, this Keto chicken recipe is a great option for weeknight dinners. Perfect served with cauliflower rice or steamed low carb vegetables.
Keto Air Fryer Chicken Breast Ingredients
These Keto chicken breasts are butterflied then tenderized before being simply seasoned. Once the chicken breasts have been flattened out they are brushed all over with olive oil, lemon juice and a generous sprinkle of salt. The chicken is then rubbed with crushed garlic before being air fried.
How to Cook Keto Chicken Breasts
In order to ensure the chicken remains tender and is evenly cooked, we have butterflied and tenderized the meat. This means the chicken cooks quicker and does not dry out. To aid the cooking process and to add additional flavor and fats, we have brushed our chicken with olive oil and a hint of lemon. Again this helps keep the meat succulent and flavorful.
Net Carbs
1 g
Fiber
0.1 g
Total Carbs
1 g
Protein
37.2 g
Fats
12.2 g
271 cals
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Ingredients
Chicken Breast, Skin Removed Before Cooking
2 medium - split
Garlic, Fresh
1 clove
Lemon Juice, Fresh
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Salt, Sea Salt
½ teaspoon
Recipe Steps
steps 4
21 min
Step 1
Taking a sharp knife, carefully slice along the edge of each chicken breast lengthwise so that you can open the fillet out like a book. Arrange the chicken breasts on a sheet of baking paper.Step 2
Layer another sheet of baking paper on top of the chicken. Pound the meat with a tenderizer or rolling pin until it is of an even thickness all over. Drizzle the oil and lemon juice evenly over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle over the salt. Rub the liquids and salt into the chicken on both sides.Step 3
Lightly oil the basket of your air fryer. Crush a large clove of garlic and rub evenly into the prepared chicken breasts. Place one of the chicken fillets in the air fryer basket and place in the air fryer. Set the temperature to 360 degrees and set a timer for 6 minutes.Step 4
Turn the chicken over and return to the air fryer. Set the timer for a further 5 minutes. Check to see if the chicken is entirely cooked through and the juices run clear. Fry for a little longer if needed. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast. Serve with Keto salad or low carb vegetables.
Comments
Emily a month ago
Instead of the clove of garlic, I seasoned with a couple dashes of garlic powder and paprika. Chicken filets turned out juicy and delicious.
jaxhida 2 months ago
Juicy tasty and quick to make
jackie4019 6 months ago
I wish I read the comments first. It needs alot more seasoning.
PropitiousCauliflower226043 2 years ago
The chicken doesn't look right without more seasoning sorry
Rolz1966 2 years ago
Great recipe, but I thought the spices were too bland so I BAMMED it up a bit to make it tastier. Turned out excellent. For those that would like to know, I added powdered onion, granulated garlic and cayenne pepper.
Maxandstella2 3 years ago
Meh. Lifeless flavorless chicken breast
FatimaO'gorman 2 years ago
Exactly my thoughts when I saw this recipe
Happyhaz 4 years ago
Unbelievable this is my new go to! I’m going to make a bunch of it and keep it in the fridge for salads! Super flavorful and tender!
Tara Sahban 4 years ago
Amazing!!!! I made it and it turned out so well!