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Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Quinoa

70g protein, $2.36/plate, 21 min. Air Fryer perfection.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Quinoa
🌡️Air Fryer
🍗Chicken200g
+
🌾Quinoa1 serving
Flip halfway for even browning
Protein
70g
Calories
552
Cost
$2.36
Total Time
21m

Combo Score

9.2/10
Protein
10.0
Value
9.9
Speed
7.5
Ease
8.5

Nutrition Breakdown

1serving
552cal
Calories
70g
Protein
39g
Carbs
11g
Fat

How to Make It

1

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

2

Season chicken breast with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3

Place in air fryer basket — don't crowd. Single layer only.

4

Cook 18 min, flipping at 9 min. Internal temp: 165°F.

400°F18 mincook time

Pro Tips

  • At $2.36/plate with 70g protein, this is elite value.
  • 70g protein in one meal — that's almost half your daily target if you're aiming for 150g.
  • No preheating needed on most air fryers. Just throw it in.
  • Pound to even thickness — cooks faster, stays juicier.

Cost Breakdown

Chicken
$1.76
Quinoa
$0.60
Per Plate
$2.36
Per Month (1x/day)
$71
Protein per dollar: 29.7g/$

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