Description
A quick and easy recipe for chicken flavored with pesto, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken fillets
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chicken fillets with pesto sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken fillets.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken pesto air fryer