Air fryer Pesto Chicken Tenders
Pesto chicken tenders cooked in air fryer its a super easy dish, ready in under 10 minutes and requires minimum effort to prepare. Made with store bought pesto or homemade, either way you will get a delicious flavorful chicken that goes so well as a snack, lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- ¼ cup pesto sauce
Instructions
- Cover chicken tenders with pesto sauce and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, can be overnight.
- Place chicken in the air fryer and cook for 8-9 minutes at 380 degrees.
Notes
Store leftover pesto chicken tenders in air tight container for 4-5 days easily. You can also freeze them in the freezer safe container for up to 4 months.
Reheat in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350 degrees. Also microwaving is another option, just watch the chicken, it can become dry quick.
Check the internal temperature, it should be at 165 degrees Fahrenheit for a fully cooked chicken. Do not overcook.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 50gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 553mgPotassium: 839mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 693IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
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