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Air Fryer Sticky Chicken Bowls with Broccoli and Carrots

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Lauren
These Air Fryer Sticky Chicken Bowls are the healthier, yummier version of take out you've been looking for! Super easy to make in the air fryer these bowls are so crispy, fresh and insanely delicious. Pair with some rice and I promise this will be your new go-to quick weeknight meal!
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Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 lb. chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp salt + black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs (56g)
  • 2 Tbsp creole seasoning
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (110g)
  • 2 Tbsp pancake syrup (30g) I used sugar free
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce (15g)

Vegetables:

  • 12- oz. broccoli chopped
  • 2 heaping cups chopped carrots (250g)
  • 1.5 Tbsp olive oil (22g)
  • 1 tsp creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt + black pepper to taste

Toppings:

  • Sesame seeds for garnishing
  • Green onions sliced, for garnishing

Instructions

For the Broccoli and Carrots:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 F.
  • Add the broccoli and carrots to a bowl with the olive oil, creole seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
  • Add 2 Tbsp of water into the bottom of the air fryer basket (this will help in keeping the broccoli tender and not char too much). Then, air fry for 10-15 minutes, tossing 2-3 times through, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. I did one batch for these but I was looking for more tender and less char. If you want them more charred and roasted, I'd recommend doing them in a few batches so the hot air can circulate all around and char them up.

For the Chicken:

  • While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and season evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Add the panko and creole seasoning to a bowl and mix together. Add the eggs to a separate bowl and beat with a whisk. Create an assembly line. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and then into the panko mixture.
  • Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single row with room in between. If you have a small air fryer you may need to do multiple batches. I did two batches.
  • Air fry at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and crisped to liking.
  • Mix the sweet chili sauce, pancake sauce and soy sauce in a bowl and toss with the cooked chicken.

To Assemble:

  • Add 1/4 of the vegetables (114g) and 1/4 of the chicken (150g) to four containers. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions over top.
  • Drizzle your favorite sauce on top if desired and enjoy!

Notes

You can store the vegetables and the chicken separate and assemble bowls when ready to eat.
These are filling on their own, but if you want more you can serve with rice, cauliflower rice or a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 33.5g | Fat: 9.5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g