Description
Enjoy a flavorful and easy Asian-inspired dish with this Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts recipe. Tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce served with crispy Brussels sprouts, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Brussels Sprouts:
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of salt and pepper
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
For Garnish:
- Green onions and sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cook Brussels sprouts for 10 minutes, then add chicken and cook for an additional 10–12 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha.
- Combine: Toss cooked chicken and Brussels sprouts with the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cut Brussels sprouts to save time.
- Cook Brussels sprouts and chicken separately for extra crispiness.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or can be enjoyed on its own as a low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
