Chicken and Vegetable Air Fryer Delight
A quick and healthy air fryer meal packed with chicken and vegetables.
Equipment
- Air fryer Preheat before use for best results.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into chunks
- 2-3 medium zucchini thickly sliced and quartered
- 2-3 medium yellow squash thickly sliced and quartered
- 12 oz white button mushrooms washed and quartered
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4-1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken chunks, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, salt, pepper, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic powder. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to the basket of your air fryer, spreading it out into an even layer. This helps achieve that lovely crispy texture.
- Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the mixture to enhance the flavors and promote even cooking.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes. This step is crucial for ensuring that your food cooks evenly.
- Cook the mixture in the air fryer for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to allow for even cooking. Keep an eye on it; every air fryer is a bit different!
- Once done, serve your delicious chicken and vegetables alongside steamed white rice and yum yum sauce for a delightful meal.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra color and flavor. For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mix.