Description
A quick and easy recipe for Spicy Sriracha Chicken Breast cooked in an air fryer, featuring juicy chicken with a fiery kick of sriracha.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🌶️ Sriracha Sauce: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- 🌿 Paprika: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- 🧂 Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
- 🌿 Fresh Herbs: (like cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining sriracha sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by reducing the amount of sriracha or adding honey for sweetness.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spicy Sriracha Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner