Description
Air fryer chicken and veggies with chimichurri sauce is a fresh, high-protein dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 21 oz chicken breast (sliced into strips)
- 2 red bell peppers (sliced)
- 2 green bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 –3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp dried oregano or mixed herbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 –2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 small garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp red hot pepper
- Pinch chili flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken with half of the spices (paprika, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder), lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the vegetables to the bowl along with the remaining spices and toss again so everything is well seasoned. If you have time, let it marinate for 15–30 minutes—it’s optional, but it really boosts the flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the chicken and vegetables in the basket in a loose, even layer. Work in batches if needed so nothing overlaps too much.
- Air fry for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the edges are lightly charred.
- While everything cooks, stir together the parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to make the chimichurri. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes so the flavors can develop.
- Plate the hot chicken and vegetables and spoon the chimichurri generously over the top before serving.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Marinating is optional but recommended for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, chicken and veggies, chimichurri sauce, healthy dinner