Description
How to make a Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer Bowl with tender chicken and crispy sprouts that’s a healthy, high-protein dinner ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Components:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 cups cooked rice, for serving (white or brown)
- Sweet Chili Sauce & Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- Seasonings & Thickeners:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Finishing Touches:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 fresh green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Cut chicken and halve Brussels sprouts. In a bowl, whisk sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and honey. This forms the flavorful base for your Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer Bowl Healthy High Protein.
- Season Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. The cornstarch helps create a lovely crisp exterior in the air fryer.
- Air Fry: Arrange chicken and sprouts in a single layer in your air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until chicken is cooked through and sprouts are tender-crisp.
- Warm Sauce: While the chicken and sprouts cook, gently warm the prepared sweet chili sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. This ensures it’s ready to coat your delicious Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer Bowl Healthy High Protein perfectly.
- Combine Bowl: Once the chicken and Brussels sprouts are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm sweet chili sauce over everything and toss gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Serve & Garnish: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the saucy Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer Bowl Healthy High Protein mixture over the rice. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a vibrant finish.