Air Fryer Chicken Bites and Broccoli
Looking for a quick and healthy weeknight meal? Try these Air Fryer Chicken Bites and Broccoli! This dish features tender marinated chicken pieces paired with vibrant broccoli, delivering a colorful and nutritious dinner everyone will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect solution for busy evenings. The air fryer ensures your chicken bites are crispy without excess oil, making this meal both delicious and guilt-free. Serve it over grains like quinoa or brown rice for an added nutritional boost, or enjoy it on its own as a satisfying low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 medium head of broccoli (cut into florets)
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, and any optional seasonings.
- 2. Marinate Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 3. Season Broccoli: Toss broccoli florets in another bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- 5. Cook Chicken: Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- 6. Add Broccoli: After removing the chicken, add the broccoli to the air fryer and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup of chicken and broccoli
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg