Healthy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken with Broccoli
Healthy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken with Broccoli is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that will satisfy your cravings while keeping it nutritious. This dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, garlicky parmesan crust, paired with tender broccoli florets. Perfect for hectic evenings or elegant gatherings, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese for the coating.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Toss broccoli florets in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken and broccoli in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a few hours before cooking. - You can substitute panko breadcrumbs with whole wheat or gluten-free options if desired. - Fresh lemon juice drizzled over the finished dish brightens flavors beautifully.