Single portion air fryer chicken breast for the player’s easy protein top up. Cooked in a wax paper parcel to retain flavour and moisture. My rugby teen enjoys this during game season for a mid-afternoon snack on the days he is training at night.

Ingredients

• 1 chicken breast
• 1/2 teaspoon of both smoky paprika and garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Squeeze of lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
• Salt & pepper to season

Method

Switch your air fryer on 200 degrees and let it warm up while you prepare the chicken breast.

Lay the chicken breast on a large piece of greaseproof or wax paper, season it on both sides with your rub and add the lemon juice.

Wrap it all up, tucking the folds well so that the juices don’t escape while cooking.

Place the parcel inside the air fryer, and cook for 25min.

My air fryer states “1200-1400” Watts – any less than this time it wasn’t yet cooked. However, my ‘Sputnik‘ is ancient so it’s possible the machine is on it’s last legs and not cooking properly. Please keep an eye as the modern versions likely cook much quicker.

Remove the air fryer chicken breast from the paper, and enjoy on it’s own for 1.

Accompany with veg and a carb like Mexican rice or slice to use with sandwiches or bagels as packed lunch.