Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and a medley of vegetables, all seasoned with a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into chunks
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2–3 medium zucchinis, thickly sliced and cut into quarters
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2–3 medium yellow squashes, thickly sliced and cut into quarters
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12 oz white button mushrooms, washed and quartered
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Salt and pepper to taste
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3 tablespoons minced garlic
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1/3 cup olive oil, divided
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1/4–1/3 cup soy sauce
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1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken chunks, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with 1/3 cup olive oil and toss until everything is evenly coated.
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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
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Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket, spreading it out into an even layer. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the top.
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Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
- Once done, serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
Notes
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Feel free to adjust the vegetables to your liking or based on what you have available.
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To reduce sodium content, consider using low-sodium soy sauce.
- For added flavor, serve with a drizzle of yum yum sauce or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-American