Description
This Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts is a perfect high-protein, low-effort meal that’s packed with flavor! The chicken is coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce while the Brussels sprouts become crispy in the air fryer. It’s the perfect dish for high-protein meal prep, a quick dinner, or a satisfying lunch!
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb/450g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, and honey (if using).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them with the sweet chili mixture, making sure they are evenly covered.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken is cooking, season the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then place them in the air fryer basket as well. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken with the crispy Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with any remaining sweet chili sauce from the air fryer basket if desired.
Notes
- You can make extra sweet chili sauce and drizzle it over the dish for added flavor.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs or even pork tenderloin instead of chicken breasts.
- You can customize the level of sweetness and spice by adjusting the amount of sweet chili sauce or adding more honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg