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Brined Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Ingredients

Brine Mix

  • 1/2 cup kosher or sea salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 5 Tbs Italian seasoning can also do a mix of Rosemary, Thyme and Sage
  • 2 Tbs dried minced garlic
  • 2 Tbs dried lemon peel

Air Fryer Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 3 Tbs Brine mix from above
  • 2 cups water plus more for brining
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

To Make Brine Mix

  • Add all brine ingredients to a mason jar and stir to combine. Makes enough for 5 batches of chicken.

To Make Chicken

  • Heat 2 cups of water to boiling. Add 3 Tbs of the brine mix and stir to dissolve.
  • Add a cup of ice to a large resealable container. Pour brine mix over ice and stir to cool.
  • Pound chicken breast to an even thickness and add to brine.
  • Add more water until chicken is fully submerged. Cover and let brine in refrigerator for 5-12 hours.
  • After brining, rinse chicken well and pat dry. Rub chicken with olive oil and season with lemon pepper seasoning and a little salt and pepper. Note that a lot of salt is not necessary because the chicken is already brined.
  • Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees and set turn reminder.
  • Add chicken in a single layer and air fry for 14 minutes, turning chicken halfway. Let cool before slicing.