Description
This Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts recipe combines tender, spicy chicken with crispy Brussels sprouts coated in sweet chili sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner, this dish is cooked entirely in the air fryer for convenience and a deliciously crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 12 oz Brussels sprouts, stemmed and halved
Oils and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon (16g) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (16g) chili oil
- ¼ cup (60g) sweet chili sauce, plus more for serving
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (for Brussels sprouts)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for chicken)
Protein
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and cut each in half to ensure even cooking and a crispy texture.
- Season the Brussels Sprouts: Toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure proper cooking temperature.
- Air Fry the Brussels Sprouts: Place the Brussels sprouts in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes to start crisping them up.
- Season the Chicken: While the Brussels sprouts cook, toss the diced chicken breast with chili oil, ground ginger, garlic powder, chili powder, and kosher salt until well coated.
- Add Chicken to Air Fryer: After the Brussels sprouts have cooked for 10 minutes, add the seasoned chicken to the air fryer basket alongside the Brussels sprouts.
- Cook Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Together: Air fry both ingredients together at 400°F for another 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F-165°F (71°C-74°C) and the Brussels sprouts are tender and crispy.
- Add Sweet Chili Sauce: Remove the basket briefly and stir in ¼ cup sweet chili sauce to the chicken and Brussels sprouts.
- Caramelize the Sauce: Return the basket to the air fryer and air fry or broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to caramelize the sweet chili sauce and add a sticky glaze.
- Serve: Serve the sweet chili chicken and Brussels sprouts hot with optional sides like rice, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and extra sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is diced into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Shake or stir the ingredients halfway through cooking to promote even crisping and cooking.
- You can adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce depending on your sweetness preference.
- This recipe can be doubled but may require cooking in batches for even air frying.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness for safety.
