Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts – Quick High-Protein Dinner
Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts is a quick, high-protein meal packed with flavor. Chicken breasts are coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, while Brussels sprouts turn crispy in the air fryer, making it perfect for meal prep or a fast dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb/450g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix olive oil, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, and honey in a small bowl.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and coat with the sauce.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket and cook 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Season Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and air fry 8–10 minutes until crispy, shaking halfway.
- Rest chicken a few minutes before slicing. Serve with Brussels sprouts and drizzle remaining sauce.
Notes
- Make extra sweet chili sauce to drizzle for added flavor.
- Works with chicken thighs or pork tenderloin.
- Adjust sweetness and spice by modifying sweet chili sauce or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg