Air-Fried Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

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Crisp, golden chicken breasts infused with bright lemon and fragrant thyme, cooked perfectly in the air fryer for a healthy weeknight dinner. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Rub mixture evenly over both sides of chicken.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring no overlap. Set air fryer to 375°F and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra lemon wedges.

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