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Air Fryer Chicken Breast & Rice
Juicy AF with zero babysitting. 54g protein, done in 25 min.
Total Time
25min
Per Serving
$2.85
Protein
54g
Calories
520cal
Nutrition Per Serving
4servings
520cal
54g
56g
6g
Ingredients
Chicken Breast2 lbs (4 breasts)
White Rice2 cups dry
Olive Oil Spraylight coat
Garlic Powder1 tsp
Smoked Paprika1 tsp
Onion Powder½ tsp
Salt & Pepperto taste
Steps
Start rice. Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
3 min
1
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides: garlic powder + paprika + onion powder + salt + pepper.
2
Spray basket. Air fry at 380°F for 10 min, flip, 8 more min.
18 min
3
Rest 5 min. Internal temp 165°F. Slice against the grain.
5 min
4
Plate over rice. Hit it with hot sauce if you want.
5
Pro Tips
- →Don't skip the rest — that's where juiciness comes from. Cutting too early = dry chicken.
- →Pound thick breasts to even thickness so they cook evenly.
- →Batch cook 8 breasts on Sunday. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 min.
Cost Analysis
Per Serving
$2.85
Total Batch
$11.40
Per Day (3 meals)
$8.55
Per Month (est.)
$257
Prices based on US national averages (March 2026). Your local prices may vary.
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