Ingredients
For the chicken strips:
2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the salad:
2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, etc.) 🥬
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
1 cucumber, sliced 🥒
½ red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
For the dressing:
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions 👩🍳
Marinate the chicken:
In a bowl, toss strips with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Air-fry:
Preheat your air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F).
Arrange strips in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crunchy.
Prep the salad:
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Whisk the dressing:
In a small jar or bowl, shake or whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Assemble:
Drizzle dressing over the salad, then top with hot chicken strips.