Description
Air Fryer Chicken Bites and Broccoli is a quick and delicious meal that brings together tender chicken and vibrant broccoli, all cooked to perfection in your air fryer. In just about 30 minutes, you can create a family-friendly dish packed with flavor thanks to a delightful sweet-savory marinade made with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is not only healthy but also versatile, allowing you to serve it over rice or your favorite grain. Say goodbye to messy cleanup, as the air fryer makes cooking easy and efficient.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 medium head of broccoli (cut into florets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooked rice (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and stir until fully coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- Place marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in one layer and cook for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Shake the basket and add broccoli; cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For deeper flavors, marinate chicken for up to an hour. Feel free to substitute with different vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas based on your preference.