The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
If you’re looking for a simple air fryer combo recipe that works well for dinner, this air fryer chicken and broccoli recipe checks all the boxes!
Made with fresh, seasoned chicken breast and broccoli florets, it’s a meat-vegetable combo that works well served over rice or pasta, as part of a salad, or even in wraps.
It’s a versatile and easy recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make!
Ingredients
Here are the air fryer chicken and broccoli ingredients that you will need to make this recipe:
- Chicken breasts – Two small to medium chicken breasts, or one very large chicken breast. Alternatively, you can use chicken thighs (boneless, skinless).
- Broccoli florets – Fresh or frozen. We use fresh broccoli florets (see notes below).
- Red onion – Optional, but flavorful addition.
- Olive oil – Or another oil of your choice, such as avocado oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil.
- Salt – Enhances the overall flavor; adjust to taste.
- Paprika – Adds color and extra flavor; you can use sweet or hot paprika depending on your preference.
- Ground coriander – Optional; adds a bit of a citrusy flavor, but you can skip it if you don’t like it.
- Dried herbs – Either a blend such as Italian seasoning or fine herbs, or dried herbs of your choice.
- Granulated garlic – Or garlic powder; adjust to taste.
Recipe Tips
Before you make this easy air fryer chicken and broccoli combo, have a read through these tips:
- You can make this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
- You can use frozen broccoli florets instead of fresh. Keep in mind that the cooking time will be a touch longer.
- Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces of similar size so that they cook evenly. If you cut the chicken into larger pieces, it will take longer to cook. In this case, add the broccoli florets a little later.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer – otherwise, the chicken and broccoli may not cook evenly.
- The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size of the chicken pieces and your air fryer. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step by Step Instructions
In this section, you can see exactly how to make air fryer chicken and broccoli. We’ve included recipe process photos so that you can follow along as you cook at home if you like visuals.
Alternatively, you can jump down to the recipe card with all the details at the bottom of the post – if you prefer to read that!
First, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
Meanwhile, mix the spices and salt with the olive oil, then divide the mixture into two bowls. Place the chicken pieces in one bowl and mix thoroughly.
Next, add the broccoli and chopped red onion to the second bowl and toss well.
Now place the chicken pieces in the preheated air fryer in one even layer.
Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time.
Then add the broccoli and onions to the basket and cook for another 5 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through again.
Check to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
The exact cooking time can vary slightly, but be careful not to burn the broccoli. If your chicken pieces are on the larger side, add the broccoli a little later.
You can serve the chicken and broccoli with rice or pasta, as part of a salad, or in a wrap. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
If you have any chicken and broccoli left over, you can store it in a sealed container in the fridge. Consume the leftovers within 3 to 4 days.
You can reheat the combination in the microwave or – if you have lots – you can toss it back in the air fryer at a low temperature. Just be mindful that the broccoli might dry out and/or crisp up very quickly, so keep an eye on it!
Related Recipes
If you liked this recipe, here are some other combos that you may want to air fry next:
- Air Fryer Chicken and Potatoes
- Air Fried Shrimp and Broccoli (coming soon!)
- Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers
- Air Fryer Ham and Potatoes
- Kielbasa and Pierogies in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup broccoli florets, or a little more if you like
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs, e.g. Italian-style seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
- Mix the spices and salt with the olive oil, then divide the mixture into two bowls. Add the chicken pieces to one bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Add the broccoli and chopped red onion to the second bowl and stir well.
- Place the chicken pieces in the preheated air fryer in one even layer. Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Add the broccoli and onions to the basket and cook for another 5 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway through. Check to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken and broccoli with rice or pasta, in salads or wraps, or with other sides of your choice.
Notes
- You can make this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
- You can use frozen broccoli florets instead of fresh. Keep in mind that the cooking time will be slightly longer.
- Don’t increase the cooking time for fresh broccoli by much as it can burn quickly.
- Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces of similar size so that they cook evenly. If you cut the chicken into larger pieces, it will take longer to cook. In this case, add the broccoli florets a little later.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer or the chicken and broccoli may not cook evenly.
- The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size of the chicken pieces and your air fryer. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
