Description
A quick and healthy dinner option, this Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli recipe is flavorful, low-fat, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Add the broccoli florets to the bowl and toss again to coat with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken and broccoli mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately with rice or on its own for a low-carb meal.
Notes
- Cut the chicken evenly to ensure even cooking.
- You can marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes for extra flavor.
- Adjust cooking time depending on your air fryer model and size of chicken pieces.
- Add a dash of lemon juice or sesame seeds before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg