Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
52 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies
Description
Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies features chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces cooked together with a variety of fresh vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion. The seasoning includes minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried basil, salt, and black pepper, providing a layered, savory flavor profile. Coated in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, the ingredients get cooked in the air fryer at 400°F, allowing the chicken to brown nicely and the vegetables to develop a light char and tender texture.
This dish works well as a main course when paired with plain rice or noodles, letting the seasoned chicken and vegetables take center stage. The combination of vegetables adds both color and variety in texture, complementing the tender chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup broccoli fresh, florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Add the prepared ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the oil and the rest of the ingredients, and toss to combine.
- Arrange the chicken and veggies in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking halfway. Cook until the chicken and veggies are charred and meat is cooked through and browned.
- If your air fryer is small, you may have to cook this recipe in batches.
- Serve with rice or noodles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 819mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1602IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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