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Air Fryer Chicken Breast with White Rice

66g protein, $2.01/plate, 21 min. Air Fryer perfection.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast with White Rice
🌡️Air Fryer
🍗Chicken200g
+
🍚Rice1 serving
Flip halfway for even browning
Protein
66g
Calories
536
Cost
$2.01
Total Time
21m

Combo Score

9.2/10
Protein
10.0
Value
10.0
Speed
7.5
Ease
8.5

Nutrition Breakdown

1serving
536cal
Calories
66g
Protein
45g
Carbs
7g
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 $2.01/plate with 66g protein, this is elite value.
  • 66g 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
Rice
$0.25
Per Plate
$2.01
Per Month (1x/day)
$60
Protein per dollar: 32.8g/$

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