Description
Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts is a fast, nutritious weeknight dinner that combines juicy chicken bites with a sweet‑spicy glaze and crisp, caramelized Brussels sprouts. Cooked in an air fryer, the dish uses olive oil, sweet chili sauce, salt, and pepper, delivering a balanced mix of protein and veggies in under 30 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or quick healthy meals, this recipe is flavorful and low‑maintenance, ideal for busy home cooks seeking a wholesome plate and tasty!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Toss chicken with olive oil, sweet chili sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chicken and sprouts in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook 15‑20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts, easy air fryer chicken recipe, sweet chili chicken dinner, Brussels sprouts side dish, quick healthy meals, meal prep chicken air fryer