Homemade Herbed Chicken Cold Cuts
Homemade Herbed Chicken Cold Cuts
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon peri-peri seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 salt, to taste
- 1 black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breast dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps the seasoning adhere better and promotes even cooking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the peri-peri seasoning, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a uniform spice blend.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Generously rub the prepared spice mix all over the chicken breast, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides. Press the spices into the chicken to help them adhere.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Tightly wrap the seasoned chicken breast in parchment paper. This helps to keep the chicken moist during cooking and prevents the spices from burning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 185°C. Once preheated, place the wrapped chicken breast into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 185
- 6
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and unwrap it. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing thinly. This cooling process is crucial for the chicken to firm up, making it easier to slice and achieving the desired cold cut texture. This may take at least 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Herbed Chicken Cold Cuts
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon peri-peri seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 salt, to taste
- 1 black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breast dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps the seasoning adhere better and promotes even cooking.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the peri-peri seasoning, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a uniform spice blend.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Generously rub the prepared spice mix all over the chicken breast, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides. Press the spices into the chicken to help them adhere.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Tightly wrap the seasoned chicken breast in parchment paper. This helps to keep the chicken moist during cooking and prevents the spices from burning.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Preheat your air fryer to 185°C. Once preheated, place the wrapped chicken breast into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 185 - 6
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and unwrap it. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing thinly. This cooling process is crucial for the chicken to firm up, making it easier to slice and achieving the desired cold cut texture. This may take at least 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min