Description
This Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken pieces and crispy Brussels sprouts coated in a flavorful sweet chili sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual dinner with friends!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Brussels Sprouts:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sweet Chili Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Coat Chicken and Brussels Sprouts: In a large bowl, toss the chicken and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Combine and Coat: Transfer cooked chicken and Brussels sprouts to a large bowl, pour the sauce over, and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook the Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes before adding the chicken.
- Adjust spice level by using hot chili sauce instead of sweet chili.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
