Description
Delectable air fryer chicken and broccoli delivers a quick, healthy meal that combines tender protein with crisp vegetables. Savory seasonings and minimal prep make this dish perfect for busy weeknight dinners you can enjoy without extensive cooking skills.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast (boneless and skinless) or chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables:
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 medium onion, thickly sliced
Marinade and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh minced ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Separate chicken into one container and broccoli with onion into another. Evenly distribute marinade between both, ensuring thorough coating of each ingredient.
- Set air fryer to 380°F and allow it to preheat for 2-3 minutes. Arrange chicken pieces in a single, uncrowded layer within the basket.
- Cook chicken for 10 minutes, maintaining consistent temperature to achieve even browning and proper internal cooking.
- Carefully introduce marinated broccoli and onions into the air fryer basket alongside the partially cooked chicken.
- Continue air frying for an additional 8-11 minutes, gently stirring ingredients midway to promote uniform cooking and prevent sticking.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove from air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for even cooking, preventing some parts from becoming dry or undercooked.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor and tenderness, allowing ingredients to penetrate deeply.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for guaranteed food safety and perfectly cooked protein.
- Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket to maintain crispy texture and allow proper hot air circulation around chicken and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg