Description
This 10 Minute Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies recipe offers a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that combines tender chicken breasts with a colorful medley of broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini. Seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or any time you want a nutritious dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Chop the Vegetables: Wash and chop the broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini into uniform sizes for consistent cooking.
- Season the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chicken and vegetable pieces. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for about 5 minutes for optimal cooking temperature.
- Air Fry the Chicken and Veggies: Place the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure the chicken and veggies crisp evenly.
- Check for Doneness: After 10 minutes, check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). If needed, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let rest for a minute. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Cutting chicken and vegetables into similar sizes ensures even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent steaming instead of crisping.
- You can swap olive oil for avocado oil for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste by adding chili powder or Italian herbs.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer chicken, chicken and veggies recipe, healthy chicken dinner, quick air fryer meal, easy weeknight dinner
