How to Prepare Parmesan Chicken with Broccoli in an Air Fryer Oven
The crispy cheesy chicken and bright fried broccoli seem super delicious. I mean who wouldn’t love this combination if the dish has to be prepared with an air fryer oven! Yes, with an air fryer oven. This appliance is known to prepare healthy dishes, so anybody whether on a diet or not can enjoy this tasty dish.
Well, for the chicken broccoli recipe, I chose Cuisinart Nine Quart Air Fryer Oven (Air-220) because it is highly elegant, has high food capacity, and is versatile by nature. You can know more about this air fryer oven with its review published on my website.
So in today’s blog post, you will mainly learn about the step-by-step instructions regarding how to prepare Parmesan chicken and broccoli with an air fryer oven.
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First of all:
Ingredients for Preparing Air Fryer Oven-Based Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli:
Firstly, you should collect the following ingredients for preparing Parmesan chicken:
- 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs in total)
- 1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs (for the maximum crunch)
- 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of paprika (for the chicken colour and subtle smokiness)
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour for assisting the chicken coating in adherence
- Olive oil or avocado oil spray
And for preparing the crispy and fried broccoli, you should gather the following ingredients:
- 1 large head of broccoli cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice after cooking for brightness
Now let me discuss:
Steps for Preparing Parmesan Chicken with Broccoli in an Air Fryer Oven:
Follow the steps below to prepare the dish, Parmesan chicken and broccoli, with an air fryer oven:
Step 1: Preparation and Preheating:
Suppose you have the appliance, Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven (Air-220), inside your kitchen. Preheat the appliance to 375°F (190°C) as your first step. So apply the “air fry” function to the air fryer oven. Well, the step of preheating is important to have the instant sizzle and avoid a soggy chicken coating.
While the appliance is getting hot, prepare the food material to be inserted in the oven. Now pat the chicken breasts with paper towels to dry it completely. This step is necessary for a crispy chicken crust. If these breasts are very thick or uneven, you should cut them horizontally to create four thin cutlets. This cutting will ensure that these breasts are cooked quickly and evenly with the broccoli inside the air fryer oven.
Step 2: Creation of the Dredging Station:
For the second step, gather three shallow dishes. In the dish no. 1, combine the flour with some salt and pepper. And in that dish no. 2, beat your eggs until these become uniform. Then, in the dish no. 3 or a separate bowl, mix the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Afterwards, combine these ingredients completely.
Step 3: Coating of the Chicken:
Now take one chicken piece and dredge it lightly inside the flour and shake off any excessive flour. Next, you have to dip the piece inside the beaten egg dish so that the piece could have the egg’s coating too. In the end of the step 3, add the chicken piece inside the parmesan mixture so that every millimeter of the piece is coated. Now place the coated piece on a plate and repeat the process for the remaining pieces. I’ll have to add one professional tip here. You should wait for at least 5 minutes after you’re done with the chicken coating. This wait time lets the coating set better with the chicken pieces for the cooking process.
Step 4: Seasoning of the Broccoli:
During your wait time, you should mix the broccoli florets with a tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper inside a bowl. And make sure the seasoning ingredients are uniformly coated with the florets.
Step 5: Arrangement in the Air Fryer Oven:
Well, the next step is to arrange the chicken pieces and broccoli florets inside the air fryer oven. So lightly spray the appliance basket with cooking oil. Now arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer on the basket carefully. However, make sure that these pieces do not touch each other. Next, place the broccoli florets around the chicken pieces evenly.
Step 6: Air Frying of the Food Material:
In the step 6, firstly, you should put the basket inside the preheated appliance, choose the “air fry” option on Cuisinart’s oven, and set the timer for 10 minutes. Then, open the oven after 10 minutes. Now give those broccoli florets and chicken pieces a toss for even cooking. Afterwards, spray the top of the tossed chicken pieces lightly with the olive oil spray. This spray will make the chicken pieces golden brown and crispy during cooking. Now close the oven and cook your material for another 5-10 minutes. After these minutes, your dish will be almost ready to be served.
Now it’s time to discuss:
Final Touches for the Dish:
Once your food is cooked completely, carefully remove the basket from the oven. And transfer the chicken pieces to a cutting board. Let these pieces rest for a few minutes before slicing them. When you give this rest time to the pieces, the juice of these pieces redistributes evenly on the inner side, and every bite becomes moist with the juice redistribution. Now place the broccoli florets on a serving platter and add the lemon juice over them for brightness.
And last but not the least:
Multiple Serving Options:
There are some serving options that are considerable for you after the preparation of the dish, Parmesan chicken with broccoli. Well, you can serve the dish with a portion of al dente spaghetti or linguine that should be topped with some marinara sauce. You can also serve the dish without any addition on a plate. And you can also serve the dish in a style of salad or with some cauliflower rice.
Conclusion:
So that’s all what I have to share with you regarding how to prepare Parmesan chicken with broccoli through an air fryer oven. I hope you like my blog post. And if you really appreciate my efforts for the post, then please share the post with your connections. In this way, they can also know about the dish preparation steps and might have Cuisinart’s air fryer oven for their kitchen.