Description
Crispy air fryer sweet chili chicken dances with caramelized brussels sprouts, creating a bold fusion of Asian-inspired flavors. Balanced spices and quick cooking make this dish a weeknight champion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb/450g)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, and honey in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Thoroughly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then generously coat them in the prepared sweet chili mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Position the marinated chicken breasts into the air fryer basket, maintaining space between each piece for optimal air circulation.
- Cook the chicken at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, carefully turning the pieces midway through the cooking process to promote uniform browning.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature, ensuring it reaches a safe 165°F before removing from the air fryer.
- While the chicken cooks, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Transfer the seasoned Brussels sprouts to the air fryer basket after removing the chicken, cooking for 8-10 minutes until they develop a crispy, golden exterior.
- Allow the cooked chicken to rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps retain its moisture and juiciness.
- Slice the chicken and arrange it alongside the roasted Brussels sprouts on serving plates.
- Optional: Drizzle any remaining sweet chili sauce from the air fryer basket over the dish for extra flavor.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor by letting it sit in the sweet chili mixture for 30 minutes before air frying, enhancing overall taste and tenderness.
- Ensure even cooking by cutting Brussels sprouts into similar-sized pieces, promoting uniform crispiness and preventing uneven browning.
- Choose low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content, making the dish more diet-friendly and heart-healthy.
- Adjust cooking times for different chicken thicknesses, using a meat thermometer to guarantee perfect doneness without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg