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Air Fryer Butterfly Chicken With Citrus.

Air Fryer Butterfly Chicken

Angela Milnes
Looking for a quick and juicy chicken recipe that's perfect for weeknights? This Air Fryer Butterfly Chicken is just what you need! By butterflying the chicken, you get perfectly even cooking with a crispy outside and tender inside. Plus, it's ready in no time thanks to the air fryer!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Lemons
  • ¼ Cup Lime juice
  • ¼ Cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic
  • 2 Teaspoons Parsley
  • 1 Teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Slice 1 lemon into whole slices. Add to mixing bowl
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients minus the chicken to the mixing bowl. Mix
  • Add the chicken to the mixing bowl. Flip the chicken two to three times to coat it. 
  • Let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes 
  • Using a pan, the fits both the chicken and air fryer basket, place the chicken in the pan. pour marinade over the chicken but don’t over fill the pan
  • Place lemon slices across the top of the chicken.
  • Cook at 350℉ for 30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°
  • Remove the chicken and carve. 
  • Garnish with lemon and parsley.

Notes

To butterfly a chicken, start by removing the backbone. Then, use a sharp knife to carefully cut through the breastbone. Once the chicken is open, flatten it out and tuck in the wings.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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