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Air Fryer Chicken And Broccoli

January 31, 2023
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While making air fryer chicken and broccoli recipe this morning my kitchen was filled with its aroma. The chicken is super juicy, with the crispy broccoli and the savory flavor of onion is just insane. Plus the nutty flavor of sesame oil does the magic in this recipe.

air fryer chicken thighs and broccoli

If you haven’t tried this recipe I would definitely recommend this healthy and tasty air fried chicken and broccoli stir fry. Chicken and broccoli cook super quickly and need less preparation. So, you can easily make your dinner or lunch in under 30 minutes.

For the recipe, I’ve used chicken thighs for that juicy finish. However, you can also use chicken breast instead of thighs. Anyways it’ll taste as good as takeaways, or more than that. If you love making chicken for your dinner you can try our chicken recipes made in the air fryer.

How to make chicken and broccoli in air fryer?

As I have already how insanely delicious air fryer chicken thighs and broccoli are. If you are wondering why I have mentioned chicken thighs because I’ve used chicken thighs instead of chicken breast in the recipe. So, without wasting our time let’s move to our recipe ingredients and the step-by-step process of cooking.

Ingredients of air fryer chicken and broccoli:

air fryer chicken and broccoli recipe

  • 500gm chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
  • 1 medium head of broccoli
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Instructions for air fryer chicken and broccoli:

  1. Take a small mixing bowl to add vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix them until well combined.air fryer chicken and broccoli mixture
  2. Now take a large mixing bowl to add chicken and drizzle approximately ¾ part of the oil mixture, minced ginger, and garlic. chicken and broccoli in air fryer
  3. Give them a stir until well combined.how to make chicken and broccoli in air fryer
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket in a single layer.air fryer recipe for chicken and broccoli
  6. Cook them at 200C/400F until the chicken is almost halfway done. It takes about 10 minutes.
  7. While the chicken is cooking let’s season the broccoli florets and onion.
  8. Take a bowl to add broccoli, onions, and the oil mixture. Mix them until well combined.air fryer chicken and broccoli recipes
  9. After 10 minutes stir the chicken with the help of a spatula and add the seasoned broccoli and onions.chicken and broccoli recipes in air fryer
  10. Cook them further for about 10-15 minutes. Stir them halfway through the cooking process.
  11. Remove the chicken and broccoli from the air fryer basket.chicken and broccoli stir fry in air fryer
  12. Serve and enjoy.

Note: I haven’t cooked the chicken and broccoli together to prevent the vegetables to overcook or burning.

You can find the air fryer chicken and broccoli recipe in the printable card below

How to serve air fryer chicken and broccoli?

When it comes to serving the delicious chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe I always get excited. Because they can be served in various ways as a main dish or side dish. Here are some recommendations you can try:

  • Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top to add extra crunch to the chicken and broccoli.
  • Sevre with white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice.
  • Salad goes best with air fryer chicken and broccoli.

easy air fryer chicken and broccoli

Recipe variations:

Feel free to play around with the recipe. Do not hesitate to add your favorite spices and add more flavor to the recipe.

  • You can use chicken breast or thighs for the recipe depending on your liking.
  • Feel free to add any of your favorite veggies. Add bell peppers, carrots, or onions too.
  • You can add different spices besides what I’ve used. You can add cumin powder, coriander powder, Italian seasoning, or ranch dressing.
  • Spice up the air fryer chicken and broccoli with chili flakes or paprika for some extra kick.
  • You can even use pork, beef, or shrimp instead of chicken. However, the cooking time varies.

Other air fryer recipes you may like:

  • Air fryer chicken 65
  • Air fryer buffalo chicken wings
  • Air fryer garlic parmesan wings

Tips

  • Don’t skip preheating the air fryer before cooking any type of meal for the best result.
  • Marinate the chicken and broccoli overnight if you have time or you can cook them immediately. Anyways they are delicious.
  • Don’t overcrowd the basket, place the chicken in a single layer and allow some space for the hot air to circulate. This gives the evenly cooked result. Do it in batches if necessary.
  • You can cook the chicken and veggies together. There is less chance of burning the broccoli and undercooking the chicken if you cook the chicken and broccoli separately.
  • Stir the chicken and broccoli halfway through the cooking process for the best result.
  • The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chicken and broccoli you are cooking. So, keep a close eye to ensure they are not overcooked or undercooked.

Storage:

Place the leftover air fried chicken and broccoli stir in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They are good for 2-3 days.

If you want to store them for a longer period of time. Take a freezer-friendly
airtight container to put the chicken and broccoli and store them in the freezer. They will be good for 2-3 months.

Reheating:

Thaw the frozen chicken and broccoli in the fridge overnight before reheating for the best result.

Place the leftover chicken and broccoli in the air fryer basket and reheat them at 190C/374F for 3-5 minutes or until warm through.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

Can you cook meat and vegetables together in the air fryer?

Yes, you can cook meat and vegetables together to save time. But not all types of meat and veggies are suitable. The cooking time of different ingredients varies so you have to choose the combination precisely so they cook evenly.

For example, some veggies like potatoes, and carrots take longer time cook than chicken. For that, you can cut the veggies into smaller sizes. However, the best way is to keep a close eye while cooking this type of combination to make sure the meat and veggies are well cooked.

healthy chicken and broccoli air fryer recipe

How to know if the chicken is cooked?

If you have a meat thermometer you can simply insert it into a chicken piece to check if the chicken is cooked. The internal temperature of the chicken should hit 165F/75C to know it’s cooked.

Or you can simply cut the chicken piece in the middle and see if the chicken is cooked. The cooked chicken color is white to pink to tan.

Can you put raw chicken in an air fryer?

Of course, you can cook raw chicken in the air fryer.

If you’ve tried this recipe, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

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Air Fryer Chicken And Broccoli

Healthy Air Fryer Chicken And Broccoli - TopAirFryerRecipes

Get the best of both worlds with this easy and healthy air fryer chicken and broccoli recipe. Enjoy perfectly crispy chicken and tender broccoli in minutes!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gm chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
  • 1 medium head of broccoli
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Take a small mixing bowl to add vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix them until well combined.
    air fryer chicken and broccoli mixture
  • Now take a large mixing bowl to add chicken and drizzle approximately ¾ part of the oil mixture, minced ginger, and garlic.
    chicken and broccoli in air fryer
  • Give them a stir until well combined.
    how to make chicken and broccoli in air fryer
  • Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
  • Place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    air fryer recipe for chicken and broccoli
  • Cook them at 200C/400F until the chicken is almost halfway done. It takes about 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking let’s season the broccoli florets and onion.
  • Take a bowl to add broccoli, onions, and the oil mixture. Mix them until well combined.
    air fryer chicken and broccoli recipes
  • After 10 minutes stir the chicken with the help of a spatula and add the seasoned broccoli and onions.
    chicken and broccoli recipes in air fryer
  • Cook them further for about 10-15 minutes. Stir them halfway through the cooking process.
  • Remove the chicken and broccoli from the air fryer basket.
    chicken and broccoli stir fry in air fryer
  • Serve and enjoy.
    air fryer chicken thighs and broccoli

Notes

Nutrition:
Calories- 214 kcal | Fat- 15g | Saturated Fat- 3g | Trans Fat- 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat- 4g | Monounsaturated Fat- 7g | Protein- 13g | Carbohydrates- 5g | Cholesterol- 39 mg | Sodium- 891mg | Sugar- 1g | Potassium- 310 mg | Vitamin A- 430IU | Vitamin C- 51 mg | Iron- 1mg | Calcium- 35mg | Fiber- 2g |
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  1. Robin

    March 14, 2023 at 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    I did try this after seeing your recipe and it was amazing. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Top AirFryer Recipes

      March 14, 2023 at 2:41 pm

      Hi! Robin
      I’m glad you gave the recipe a try. Thank you.

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