Description
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal with this Best Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts recipe. Tender chicken and crispy Brussels sprouts coated in a sweet and tangy sauce make for a delicious dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Chicken and Brussels Sprouts:
Sauce and Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare Chicken and Brussels Sprouts: Toss chicken pieces and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until coated.
- Air Fry: Spread mixture in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Make Sauce: Heat sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a saucepan.
- Combine and Serve: Transfer cooked chicken and Brussels sprouts to a bowl, pour sauce over, toss to coat, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs for breast if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
