Main dish

Air-Fryer Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

Garlic-marinated chicken breast air-fried with broccoli for a clean, straightforward main.

Total 25 min Air fryer Medium 2 servings
Air fryer High-protein mealsAir fryer cooking
Air-Fryer Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

Thick-cut chicken gets a short marinade, then air-fries with a quick browning outside and moisture inside.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

  1. Prep: Chicken breast 260g, Broccoli 180g, Garlic 3cloves; pat Chicken breast dry and rub with Soy sauce 2tsp, Salt pinch.
  2. "Prep: Chicken breast 260g, Broccoli 180g, Garlic 3cloves; pat Chicken breast dry and rub with Soy sauce 2tsp, Salt pinch."
  3. Cut the chicken into even thick slices. Mince the garlic and rub with soy sauce and a pinch of salt; marinate 10 minutes.
  4. Break the broccoli into small florets, toss with a little oil, and load into the air fryer with the chicken.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Keep chicken thickness even for uniform doneness.

Refrigerate up to 1 day; re-crisp about 3 minutes in the air fryer.

Substitutions

Chicken tenderloin works; shorten time by about 2 minutes.

Optional add-ins

+King oyster mushrooms+Baby corn+Bell peppers

FAQ

No air fryer?

Pan-sear the chicken, then cover and steam 1 minute to finish.

Will broccoli dry out?

A light oil toss and moderate time keeps it tender.