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Herby Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A fresh and flavorful pasta salad featuring tender air-fried chicken, zesty lemon, and herbs, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from the same lemon as below)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Pasta

  • 8 ounces bowtie farfalle pasta

Oil & Zest

  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)

Herbs & Aromatics

  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill)
  • 1 small shallot bulb (finely diced)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Additional

  • to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions 

  • Tenderize each chicken breast by pounding in a plastic bag or between plastic wrap until even thickness, then pat dry.
  • Mix 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, then coat the chicken with the mixture and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Air fry the chicken at 380°F (193°C) for 11-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • Combine cooked pasta, diced chicken, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, herbs, shallot, and parmesan in a large bowl. Toss and season to taste.

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately or chill and drizzle with extra olive oil if pasta seems dry.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Lemon, Pasta