

To get the crispy beautiful coating, this recipe requires you to dredge the chicken - a word used to describe coating your food in breadcrumbs or flour (Panko breadcrumbs in this case).

Combined with the lemon this will help to tenderize and flavor the chicken Dredging Tips The sugar balances out the flavors and aid in browning reactions which will enhance the flavor of the air fryer breaded chicken breasts. The marinade in sour cream and onion chicken breast recipe uses green onions, fresh chives, fresh parsley, sour cream, onion powder, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper to give an aromatic and savory taste. Sour cream marinadeĪs chicken is quite a mild meat, marinating it overnight helps to give it an extra boost of flavor. More info on that below in the recipe notes. However, if you don’t have an air fryer you can absolutely bake it or pan fry it on the stovetop. Air Fryer Chicken BreastsĪir frying breaded chicken breasts also goes a long way in cutting down the calories in the final dish as it cuts way down on oil. The large surface area of chicken breasts makes them great for breading, resulting in a deliciously crispy piece of meat that still feels a little bit indulgent. It’s versatile enough to be served for lunch or dinner and goes with a wide range of side dishes to accommodate anyone’s tastes.Ĭhicken breasts are among the healthiest cuts of meat out there as they are relatively low in fat and a great source of lean protein. This chicken breast with crunchy coating with a tender juicy meat inside is a great spin on chicken breast and can be cooked in a matter of minutes. This crispy, air fryer breaded chicken breast with sour cream and onion flavors is juicy and packed full of flavor.
