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Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Sweet Chili Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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A delicious and easy recipe for Sweet Chili Chicken with crispy Brussels Sprouts. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful sweet chili sauce and air-fried to perfection, while the Brussels sprouts are roasted until tender and caramelized. A perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors in every bite!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Brussels Sprouts:

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, toss in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and toss lightly in cornstarch.
  5. Arrange chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy and cooked to 165°F.
  6. Transfer chicken to a bowl, drizzle with extra sweet chili sauce if desired, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with roasted Brussels sprouts.

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Keywords: Sweet Chili Chicken, Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer Recipe, Asian Inspired, Gluten Free, Healthy