Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
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cooking spray
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place chicken in a large bowl. Add garlic, lemon zest, paprika, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper; toss to coat chicken in the seasonings.
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Combine Parmesan cheese and panko in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in Parmesan mixture to coat. Sprinkle any remaining mixture over chicken; pat to adhere.
![Chicken in a bowl with breadcrumbs, next to breaded chicken on a baking sheet]()
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Coat the chicken generously with cooking spray.
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Lightly coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place chicken in prepared basket (cook in batches, if needed). Air fry 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees C).
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Serve immediately.
![Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken with arugula on a plate, next to a platter with more chicken]()
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Recipe Tip
Serve with a simple salad. Whisk together 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon honey in a large bowl. Add 6 cups baby arugula and/or baby spinach and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 365 | Calories |
| 17g | Fat |
| 8g | Carbs |
| 46g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 365 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 31% |
| Cholesterol 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium 841mg | 37% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 2% |
| Calcium 148mg | 11% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 521mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
