Description
Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli is a fast, healthy weeknight dinner with juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and a sweet‑tangy soy‑ginger glaze, all cooked in an air fryer for perfect crispness with minimal oil. Ideal for families, this adaptable meal offers quick texture tips, flavor tweaks, and serving ideas that make it a favorite. Pair it with a side of brown rice or quinoa for a complete protein boost and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chicken, coat, and marinate 15 minutes.
- Toss broccoli with oil and salt.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- Cook chicken 10 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Add broccoli, cook 8‑10 minutes.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- pat chicken dry before marinating. Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure even airflow. Reserve a tablespoon of raw marinade for a finishing glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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