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Air Fryer Za'atar Chicken
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4.25 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Za'atar Chicken Caesar Salad w. Naan Croutons

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

Ingredients

Za'atar Chicken

  • 12-16 oz large chicken breast sliced in 1/2 horitzonally
  • 1 tbs sesame seed
  • 1 tbs oregano
  • 1 tbs za'atar seasoning
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • salt

Salad Veg & Crutons

  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1.5 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 piece naan bread
  • 2-3 heads romaine lettuce chopped

Tahini Caesar Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt love a 2-5% fat
  • 1 tbs tahini
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • water to thin
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/2-3/4 cup shaved parmesan

Instructions

  • Preheat Air Fryer: to 400° & Prep ingredients by chopping lettuce & tomatoes, slicing cucumbers, & cutting naan. Season avocado with a little squeeze of lemon & salt. In a bowl, add naan pieces & toss with olive oil. Prep chicken by slicing it in half horizontally for thinner slices. Salt each side well and add 1 tbs sesame seeds, zaatar & olive oil and rub over chicken pieces.
  • Make Crutons: Place naan pieces into air fryer and try to make sure they do not over lap. Cook 2-3 minutes until it begins to get golden brown. Toss in basket and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown. Carefully remove & set aside.
  • Make Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to air fryer cooking 6-7 minutes on one side and 3-4 minutes on another side or until cooked through and getting golden. Remove and let rest on cutting board.
  • While chicken & crutons are cooking: Make tahini caesar dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Add water for your desired thinness. And make sure to salt & flavor to taste.
  • Assemble Salad: Add all veggies to bowl, top with chicken and crutons. Add shaved parmesan. I also like to shake more za'atar over the salad. Drizzle with dressing & enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have an air fryer: Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Place the crouton pieces on one and the chicken pieces on another. Bake chicken 10-20 minutes or until cooked through. Bake croutons about 10 minutes or until golden brown.