This easy Asian-inspired Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli is full of flavor from an easy homemade teriyaki sauce. With very little oil, this low fat dish “stir fry” dish is easily the best air fried chicken broccoli dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar, more if you like it sweet
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 of an orange, juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot powder, or cornstarch
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
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In a medium sized saucepan, add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame seeds, orange juice, and water. In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with 1 tbsp of water to make a slurry, then whisk it into the sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to come to room temperature (it will thicken more as it cools).
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Place the chicken breasts in between two sheets of parchment paper and pound to about 1/2 inch thickness using the flat side of a meat tenderizer. Slice into 1 inch pieces.
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Preheat the air fryer to 375° F.
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Add 1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce to a large bowl with the chicken, toss to coat. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes.
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In the same bowl, toss the broccoli with the sauce remaining in the bowl from the chicken (add more if needed). Place the broccoli in the air fryer basket with the chicken for the final 2-3 minutes of cooking. It’s ok if the broccoli overlaps.
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Serve Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli over rice, top with remaining sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- If you have time, I recommend marinating the chicken and broccoli in the teriyaki sauce for 1-3 hours or overnight.
- If you have a large enough air fryer, the chicken and broccoli can be cooked together, but be sure to keep an eye on the broccoli as it will cook faster than the chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 1600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 4mg
