Description
A quick and easy 10-minute roasted chicken and vegetable recipe using an air fryer. This healthy and flavorful dish features tender chicken pieces combined with colorful vegetables, seasoned with a blend of spices, and cooked to perfection for a nutritious family meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast or thighs – cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped zucchini – cut into 1-inch half moons
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers – cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 cups chopped baby Bella mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped purple onion – cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to heat up while you prepare the ingredients, ensuring optimal roasting temperature.
- Combine chicken and vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add the cut chicken pieces along with all the chopped vegetables, preparing them evenly for seasoning.
- Prepare the spice blend: In a separate small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to create a flavorful seasoning mix.
- Season the chicken and vegetables: Drizzle the olive or avocado oil over the chicken and veggies, tossing well to coat everything thoroughly. Then, sprinkle the prepared spice blend over the mixture and toss again to ensure even coverage.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. In batches, place half of the chicken and vegetable mixture into the basket in an even layer, allowing some overlapping as needed.
- Air fry the mixture: Close the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even cooking. Repeat with the remaining chicken and vegetables. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve: Remove the cooked chicken and vegetables from the air fryer. Serve hot, optionally garnished with dried or fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for added freshness.
Notes
- Cooking in batches ensures even cooking but may increase total cook time; plan accordingly.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken is safely cooked to 165°F.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best texture.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the spice blend and oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
