Description
This Best Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken breasts paired with crispy, garlicky Brussels sprouts. Coated in a sweet chili and soy sauce glaze and cooked perfectly in an air fryer, this dish is both healthy and satisfying, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Vegetables
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Brussels sprouts: In a bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Coat the chicken: Brush the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with sweet chili sauce and soy sauce, making sure each piece is well covered.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the coated chicken breasts and the prepared Brussels sprouts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between pieces for proper air circulation.
- Cook: Air fry for 18-20 minutes, flipping the chicken and shaking the Brussels sprouts halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and that the Brussels sprouts are crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve hot, optionally garnished with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper airflow for even cooking.
- Flipping the chicken and shaking the Brussels sprouts halfway through cooking helps achieve a crispy texture.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce based on your preferred sweetness and spice level.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Brussels sprouts can be substituted with other small vegetables like broccolini or green beans if preferred.
