Air Fryer Chicken Bites and Broccoli
Easy to make and can be ready in just about 30 minutes! Small pieces of tender chicken are coated in a delicious, sweet, and savory sauce. Serve over rice with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an amazing meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Bowl
- Chef's knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium head of broccoli cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- cooked rice and parsley
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl (2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and Kosher salt and pepper)
- Cut the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and transfer to the bowl with the marinade, stirring to coat each piece. Allow it to marinate for 15 minutes on the counter or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
- Meanwhile, prepare the 1 medium head of broccoli into florets and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and Kosher salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380ºF. Add the chicken to the air fryer basket in one layer and air fry for about 10-12 minutes, or until no longer pink and almost cooked through.
- Shake the basket and add in the broccoli. Continue to air fry for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Storing leftovers: Store chicken and broccoli in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: For best results, warm up the chicken and broccoli in the air fryer for a couple of minutes or on the stove over medium heat, stirring frequently until warmed through. You can also microwave servings in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each one.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1244IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg