Description
Air Fryer Chicken Bites and Broccoli is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. This meal combines tender chicken bites marinated in a sweet and savory sauce with vibrant broccoli florets, all cooked in an air fryer for a healthy option that everyone will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that can be served over rice or enjoyed on its own. With kid-friendly bite-sized pieces, this dish promises to bring joy to your table while keeping mealtime simple and satisfying.
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
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the broccoli by tossing florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380ºF (193ºC).
- Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add the broccoli to the basket and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until both are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg