1 pound (450g) chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces (2-3 medium chicken breasts)
1 cup broccoli florets
1 zucchini, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt or crumbled bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or any other spice blend of choice)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Step 1: Preheat Your Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for about 3-5 minutes. This ensures it’s hot and ready to cook your delicious meal.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables
Chop and Prep: Chop the chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Chop the zucchini, bell pepper, and onion into similar-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
Seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the chopped chicken, broccoli florets, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt or crumbled bouillon cube, pepper, and Italian seasoning until everything is evenly coated. If you like it spicy, add the red chili pepper flakes.
Step 3: Air Fry!
Layering: Place the seasoned chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
Cooking: Cook at 360°F (180°C) for about 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
Step 4: Garnish and Serve
Check for Doneness: Once the cooking time is up, check if the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Garnish: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the cooked chicken and vegetables for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve: Plate your delicious air-fried chicken and veggies and enjoy immediately! You can serve it as is or with a side of rice, quinoa, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Additional Tips:
Customize Your Seasoning: Feel free to customize the seasoning to your liking. You can try different spice blends or adjust the level of spiciness to suit your taste buds.
Experiment with Vegetables: Don’t be afraid to swap out or add different vegetables based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences. Just make sure they are chopped into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
Keep an Eye on Cooking Time: Cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of your chicken pieces and the type of air fryer you have. Keep an eye on the cooking process and adjust the time accordingly to avoid overcooking.
