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Cilantro Lime Keto Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Chicken breast marinated in lime, cilantro, garlic, and cumin, then air fried to juicy with crisp edges in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1.5 lb, pounded to even thickness
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more to garnish
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes or 1/2 minced jalapeño optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Whisk the cilantro, lime juice, zest, oil, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili. Toss with the chicken and marinate 20 to 60 minutes.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 to 5 minutes and lightly oil the basket.
  3. Cook in a single layer 8 to 10 minutes, flip, then 5 to 7 minutes more, to 160 to 162°F.
  4. Rest 5 minutes, then slice and garnish with more cilantro.

Notes

Don't marinate past 2 hours: the lime acid turns the texture mealy.
Even thickness: pound or butterfly so the edges don't dry before the centre is done.