Chicken breasts are susceptible to drying out when overcooked, so they’re best cooked quickly using high heat.
That means skillet-cooking, stir-frying,roasting/baking, or grilling chicken breasts are the best routes.
The stovetop is particularly easy because you could make a sauce in the same pan.
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It will only take about 10 minutes to get the chicken breasts done.
Get more info and tips onboiling chicken with our complete guide.
And remember, chicken breasts are fully cooked once they reach 165F.
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Spray your air fryer basket with nonstick spray and add the chicken breasts.
Set the air fryer to 370oF.
Cook the chicken breasts until completely cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.
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To make homemade chicken tenders in the air fryer, slice your boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips.
Whisk an egg and dip the chicken breast pieces before dipping them in seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
Preheat air fryer to 350F.
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Coat basket with cooking spray.
Transfer the breaded chicken to the prepared basket.
Cook for 12 minutes or until chicken is done (165F).
For a 6 to 8-ounce breast, it will take about 15-18 minutes to cook.
The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Cook your chicken breasts on the stove with one of our favoritechicken skillet recipes.
Want to save even more time?
Make some deliciouschicken breast recipesin your Instant Pot.
