Yogurt Air-Fried Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken breast (Cut into slices or pieces about one finger-joint thick, cutting against the grain as much as possible; the original recipe did not provide the meat quantity, so this is estimated based on a common serving size)
• 5 g Salt (Approximately 1% of the chicken's weight; salt the meat separately first)
• Salt-free mixed spices (Add to taste; the author used barbecue seasoning and cautioned that the seasoning should not contain salt. Curry powder, black pepper, or white pepper may also be used)
• Plain yogurt (Use enough to coat the chicken evenly; the author recommends simple homemade yogurt, though Greek yogurt or regular yogurt may also be used)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the chicken breast into slices or pieces about one finger-joint thick. Do not slice it too thinly. Identify the direction of the muscle fibers and cut as close to a 90-degree angle against the grain as possible to shorten the fibers that need to be chewed.

2. 2

   First add the salt to the chicken and mix thoroughly with your hands so the salt contacts the surface of the meat. The salt should be approximately 1% of the chicken's weight.

3. 3

   Let the salted chicken rest for about 10 to 15 minutes so the meat can absorb the salt. Do not add the yogurt yet, as the salt may dissolve into the yogurt first.

4. 4

   Add your preferred salt-free spices and mix again, ensuring the spices adhere evenly to the chicken. You can use a slightly generous amount because the yogurt will mellow the seasoning; make sure the spices do not contain salt to prevent the chicken from becoming too salty.

5. 5

   Add enough yogurt to coat the chicken evenly, then mix until all the chicken surfaces are covered with yogurt.

6. 6

   Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for at least 6 hours, preferably about 6 to 12 hours, and no more than 24 hours.

7. 7

   Before cooking, place the chicken in the air fryer. You may fold parchment paper into a small container to hold the chicken. Avoid stacking the pieces as much as possible so they cook evenly.

8. 8

   Air-fry at 200°C for about 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the edges are lightly browned.

9. 9

   Remove and serve immediately. The chicken can also be wrapped in a flatbread to eat.

Notes

The source did not provide the actual weight of the chicken breast or the amounts of yogurt or spices; calculate the salt amount as 1% of the chicken's weight. The video also mentioned that the chicken can be prepared in an oven, pan-fried, or microwaved, but did not provide cooking times or temperatures for these methods.

Nutrition per serving

• Main course
• High-protein
• Air fryer
• Chicken
• Yogurt marinade
• Meal prep