Easy Air Fryer Chicken Bites and Broccoli
Make a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner using just your air fryer. This recipe delivers tender chicken bites and crisp broccoli florets with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 17 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch bites
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: 1 tablespoon melted butter for tossing after cooking
Instructions
- Place the cut chicken bites in a medium bowl. Add half of the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Place the broccoli florets in a separate bowl. Drizzle with the remaining half of the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss lightly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
- Since broccoli cooks faster than chicken, you will cook in two stages. Place the seasoned chicken bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes.
- After 8 minutes, shake the basket well. Open the air fryer and quickly add the seasoned broccoli florets around the chicken pieces, trying not to overcrowd the basket.
- Continue cooking for another 7 to 9 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- If desired, transfer the cooked chicken and broccoli to a bowl and toss with melted butter for extra flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results and crispy chicken, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- This recipe is naturally Keto friendly.
- If you prefer a saucier finish, toss the cooked mixture with 2 tablespoons of your favorite low-sugar barbecue sauce or a simple lemon-garlic sauce after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110