Tuscan Sun Air Fryer Chicken Salad

This Tuscan Sun Air Fryer Chicken Salad is a flavorful and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer meals. The chicken is cooked in the air fryer until tender and juicy, and then combined with a medley of sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, olive oil, and lemon juice. The result is a salad that is both satisfying and healthy.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me on a recent trip to Tuscany. I was dining at a small trattoria in the countryside, and I ordered a chicken salad that was simply out of this world. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the combination of sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil was divine. I knew that I had to recreate this dish at home, and so I set out to develop my own recipe.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
5. In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, basil, olive oil, and lemon juice.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The air fryer cooks the chicken quickly and evenly, resulting in tender and juicy meat.
• The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil adds a burst of flavor to the salad.
• The olive oil and lemon juice add a touch of acidity and richness, which helps to balance out the flavors.