Ingredients
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1 lemon
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
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Cooking spray
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2 (12 oz) pkgs fresh vegetable medley (broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Chopped parsley, to garnish (optional)
Steps
1
Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Into a small bowl, grate 2 tsp zest from the lemon and squeeze 1 tsp juice (reserve remaining lemon for the vegetables). Add the butter and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
2
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Coat both sides of chicken evenly with lemon-paprika butter and season with salt and pepper.
3
Lightly spray air fryer basket with the cooking spray. Place coated chicken in air fryer in a single layer. Cook 10 min., flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4
Meanwhile, microwave the vegetable medley according to package directions. Add vegetables to a large bowl and toss with the oil, 2 tbsp juice from reserved lemon, salt, and pepper. Serve with chicken drizzled with any juices left in basket. Garnish with the parsley, if desired.
