Description
This Air Fryer Chicken and Peppers recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal. Tender chicken and colorful bell peppers are cooked to perfection in your air fryer with a savory sauce, making for a delicious and convenient dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- Prep ingredients: Trim excess fat from chicken and slice into 1-inch cubes. Remove seeds and ribs from peppers and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine chicken, peppers, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
- Air fry: Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add chicken and pepper mixture in a single layer. Cook for 6 minutes, shake the basket, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Sprinkle with brown sugar while hot and toss to dissolve. Serve over cooked white rice, if desired.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for more flavor: For meal prep, marinate the chicken and peppers in the refrigerator overnight for deeper flavors.
- Adjust cooking time: Depending on your air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
- Serve with: This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
