This chicken dish is inspired by the traditional salad. The chicken is complemented by the juiciness of the tomatoes and saltiness and creaminess of the mozzarella.
Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
PER SERVING
CALORIES: 396 | FAT: 23g | SODIUM: 629mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 9g | FIBER: 2g | SUGAR: 5g | PROTEIN: 36g
Serves 4
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound total)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼" thick
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced ½" thick
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
2. Brush olive oil on both sides of chicken and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Place chicken inside air fryer in a single layer and air fry 10 minutes. Flip chicken over and top with mozzarella cheese. Air fry an additional 8 minutes. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4. Remove chicken from air fryer. Arrange tomato and basil over chicken and serve.
CAPRESE SALAD
The salad that inspired this dish is made with a combination of sliced tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves. It’s then seasoned with salt and pepper and drizzled with olive oil.
