Description
This Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts and Chicken recipe is a quick and delicious meal, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz brussels sprouts (stemmed and halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for brussels sprouts)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (diced into uniform pieces)
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (or substitute olive oil with crushed red pepper)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for chicken)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Toss brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Add to air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- While brussels sprouts cook, coat diced chicken in chili oil. Add ground ginger, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Stir to fully coat all pieces.
- After brussels sprouts have cooked 10 minutes, add seasoned chicken to basket and stir everything together to combine.
- Air fry additional 10-12 minutes at 400°F until chicken reaches internal temperature of 160-165°F. Stir halfway through cooking time.
- Add 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce and stir to coat. Air fry or broil additional 1-2 minutes to caramelize sauce into a sticky glaze.
- Serve with rice, toasted sesame seeds, lime wedges, and additional sweet chili sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier option, increase the amount of chili oil or add fresh chili peppers.
- This can be served over rice or as a standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg