Air Fryer Chili Chicken (Printer-Friendly Layout)

Brussels sprouts and chicken tossed in a sweet chili glaze—super quick, balanced, and totally tasty.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, about 450g

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups halved and trimmed Brussels sprouts

→ Sauce and Flavorings

03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon honey (skip if you don't want it sweeter)
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salt as needed
09 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - Fresh black pepper, as much as you like
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Get your air fryer heating up to 190°C while you handle your other prep steps.
02 - Whisk soy sauce, olive oil, chili sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, plus honey if you're using it, all together in a bowl. Sauce ready, set aside.
03 - Dry chicken with paper towels, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dunk the chicken in your sauce so it's all covered up.
04 - Lay coated chicken straight in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12–15 minutes. At halfway, flip them over to brown both sides. Make sure the thickest bit hits 74°C inside.
05 - While your chicken cooks, toss the sprouts with oil, salt, and pepper in a different bowl so they're all shiny.
06 - When chicken's almost done or already out, pour Brussels sprouts into the basket. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, stir or shake halfway through for extra crunch.
07 - Let chicken chill out for a few minutes after cooking. Slice it thin. Plate it up next to the Brussels sprouts. Spoon any leftover sauce from the basket across the top for extra punch.

# Extra Tips and Tricks:

01 - You can double the ingredients, but keep space in the air fryer so everything gets crispy.
02 - Boneless thighs, pork tenderloin, or tofu work as a sub for the main protein. Cooking times may shift a bit.
03 - If you want it spicier, toss in some sriracha or red pepper flakes to your marinade.
04 - Brussels sprouts can be trimmed and stored in advance to make things move quicker.

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