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Healthy and Tender Ninja Foodi Chicken Breast

Safira
Healthy and Tender Ninja Foodi Chicken Breasts - How to make Juicy, Healthy and Tender Chicken Breasts in the Ninja Foodi. This is a quick and easy recipe for JUICY Chicken Breasts. In this post I link to the Air Fryer method (Cajun inspired) and give the recipe for the Grill method. The recipe here is made with Indian spices but you can use whatever spices you like!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine british, Indian
Servings 2
Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tbsp Oil Veg, Sunflower or Olive
  • 1 Lemon Juice only
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • ½ - 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder

Instructions
 

  • Pound Chicken Breasts to an even thickenss by placing between cling film and beating with a rolling pin.
  • Poke or use a small knife to add tiny slits to the breast. (Optional)
  • Marinade Chicken Breast in all the ingredients for 20 mins to 1 hour.
  • Insert pot and grill plate into unit. Select Grill and press Medium. Set the timer to 20 minutes.
  • Add Chicken Breasts and close the lid. Flip at 8 minutes.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes. Baste and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes. Check the meat and cook longer if needed. To do this, check the internal temperature. It should be around 160 f/71C.
  • Allow meat to rest 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Top tips for making Juicy Ninja Foodi Chicken Breasts

Pound the Chicken Breasts to an even thickness with a rolling pin/cut in half - This tenderises the meat but also makes it the same thickness all over so you get an even cook.
Allow the Chicken to rest once it is done - Leave it for 5 minutes under some foil to rest before you cut it. This keeps the meat juicy.
Use a shop brought seasoning - There are some great seasonings out there and I would highly recommend the East End or Nandos rubs for this recipe. Just use about 2 tbsp.
Don’t overcrowd - Cook 1 - 2 breasts at a time depending on the size.
Marinating - This is an optional step and adds flavour but it isn’t necessary for Air Frying.

How to store leftover Ninja Foodi Chicken Breast last

Fridge - Place in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To reheat, place in the microwave or gently rewarm chicken in the air fryer or oven at 175 C. Keep a close eye on it.
Freezer - Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and gently reheat in the microwave or airfryer using the instructions below.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 49gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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