Description
A quick, healthy stir fry made in the air fryer using chicken and broccoli as star ingredients. This dish balances savory, umami flavors with a touch of sweetness, delivering a satisfying low-carb meal ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs (cut into strips)
1 cup broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or stevia (optional)
¼ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (for texture)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Toss chicken with turmeric, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil
Air fry chicken for 6 minutes until half-cooked
Add broccoli to air fryer basket, season with remaining oil, garlic, and ginger
Air fry chicken and broccoli together for 10-12 minutes
Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sweetener, and xanthan gum with water/broth to create glaze
Pour glaze over chicken-broccoli mixture and toss
Air fry 2 more minutes until glazed and vegetables are crisp-tender
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving
Notes
Marinate chicken for 15+ minutes for deeper flavor
Use frozen broccoli if fresh is unavailable (no need to thaw)
Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra variety
Serve with cauliflower rice or extra broccoli florets for more volume
Glaze can be doubled for wetter stir fry texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg