Published:
Nov 12th 2022
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Last updated: Dec 21st 2024
Preparing chicken and vegetables in the air fryer is so easy. Marinate the chicken and vegetables in soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, brown sugar-free sweetener, and cornstarch. Next, cook it for 10 minutes in the air fryer, and you've got a healthy dinner. Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables are a nutritious filling dish that's perfect with cauliflower rice, Moro rice, or crispy roasted potatoes. Either way, you will end up with the perfect healthy dinner.
Can you cook meat and veggies together in air fryer?
Yes, you can cook chicken and vegetables in an air fryer.
Is it safe to cook chicken and potatoes together?
Cooking chicken and potatoes in the air fryer is safe if the chicken is cooked to 165 °F.
Is cooking vegetables in an air fryer healthy?
Yes, it is healthy to cook vegetables in the air fryer. Since a small amount of oil is used, the vegetables will be just as healthy if they are cooked on the stove, oven, or microwave.
How many calories is air fryer chicken?
The calorie count depends on the ingredients. For example, the average air-fried chicken breast has 180 calories. In contrast, a whole air-fried chicken can have 270 calories per serving. This air fryer chicken and vegetables has 240 calories.
Time & Serves
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar-Free Sweetener
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 lb. boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium Red Bell Pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 medium Red Onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 medium head of Broccoli, cut into florets
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Instructions
Whisk the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar-free sweetener, and cornstarch into a large bowl until combined.
Add the chicken breast, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and broccoli, and toss to combine. Cover the chicken mixture with plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F.
Remove the chicken from the fridge and unwrap it.
Coat the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, then add half of the chicken mixture to the basket in an even layer.
Cook the chicken and vegetables for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and cook the chicken and vegetables for another 5 minutes until the chicken has a temperature of 165 °F.
Place the chicken and vegetables onto a serving platter. Wrap the chicken and vegetables loosely with foil to keep them warm and set it aside. Cook the remaining chicken and vegetables by repeating steps 5 and 6.
Serve the chicken and vegetables with rice, potatoes, or any side you desire.
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