Description
A quick and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken and Peppers recipe featuring tender chicken breast and colorful bell peppers marinated in a savory soy-based sauce, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a healthy, easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Peppers
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small green bell pepper
Marinade and Seasonings
- 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
Optional
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and optimal crispness.
- Prepare Ingredients: Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Remove seeds and ribs from the bell peppers and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Marinate: In a large bowl, combine the chicken cubes and bell peppers with low sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, coarse salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything well to evenly coat the ingredients with the marinade.
- Air Fry: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the marinated chicken and pepper mixture in a single layer inside the basket. Cook at 390°F for 6 minutes, then shake the basket to mix. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the peppers are tender.
- Serve: While still hot, sprinkle the cooked chicken and peppers with the brown sugar and toss gently to dissolve it. Serve immediately over cooked white rice, if desired, for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking promotes even browning and cooking.
- You can substitute bell peppers with other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
