How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Salad
This air fryer chicken salad is simple and delicious, especially suitable for those who want a light meal. The crispy chicken and the fresh vegetables will definitely make you love it.
Why should you make this chicken salad recipe?
Perfect juicy chicken: The marinated chicken is especially tender and juicy when roasted, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a bite full of flavor.
Quick and simple: The whole process is not complicated, marinate for 10 minutes, roast for 20 minutes, and easily make a delicious meal.
Versatile: It can not only be made into a salad, but the chicken and vegetables also go well with rice, noodles, or even work as a snack. The taste made in the air fryer is definitely a bonus.
Kitchen tools suitable for this recipe
Air fryer: Still the most important, essential for making this dish, it can quickly roast ingredients to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Meat thermometer: If you're worried about overcooking the chicken, a thermometer is a good choice, ensuring the chicken is neither dry nor undercooked.
Air fryer liner: This helps reduce cleaning hassle, especially if you use the air fryer often, making cleaning more convenient.
Manual whisk: Using a manual whisk is the fastest way to mix food, I really like this tool.
Storage container: If there are leftovers, a transparent sealed storage container is very convenient, allowing you to easily store food and make it easy to eat next time.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·200g chicken breast (cut into chunks)
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·Vegetables (including lotus root, carrot, potato, small pumpkin, green beans)
Seasonings
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·1 tablespoon cooking wine
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·1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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·Half tablespoon dark soy sauce
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·1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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·Black pepper (to taste)
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·Cooking oil (a little)
COOKING STEP
Step 1
Cut the chicken breast into chunks, and cut the vegetables (lotus root, carrot, potato, small pumpkin, green beans) into your preferred shapes.
Step 2
Marinate the chicken: Add 1 tablespoon cooking wine, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, half tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add black pepper and a little cooking oil to the vegetables, toss evenly.
Step 4
Place the vegetables into the air fryer, bake at 200°C for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Place the marinated chicken chunks into the air fryer, bake at 200°C for 8 minutes.
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Secrets to success
Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken for 10 minutes allows the flavor to absorb better, making it not too bland. Don't be lazy, marinating for a while really enhances the overall flavor.
Temperature and time control: Bake the vegetables at 200°C for 15 minutes and the chicken for 8 minutes in the air fryer. This ensures the ingredients are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, without overcooking.
Don't add too much oil: Just add a little oil and black pepper to the vegetables, don't add too much oil. This way, it will turn out flavorful and not greasy.
Simple pairing: Don’t complicate the ingredients, keep the natural taste. The air fryer can bring out the original flavor of the ingredients, making it taste the best.
How to enjoy this air fryer chicken salad?
Eat it directly: The simplest way is to eat it as a salad, with some of your favorite dressing, like honey mustard, Thousand Island dressing, or lemon juice, which is also nice.
Pair it with a main dish: If you want something more filling, you can pair the chicken salad with rice or noodles to make a complete meal.
Make a sandwich or wrap: Put the chicken and vegetables in bread or a tortilla, make a sandwich or wrap, and it's super convenient to take with you.
Add nuts or dried fruits: If you want to add texture and nutrition, sprinkle some nuts or dried fruits, like almonds or raisins, to make it even richer in taste.
Storing leftovers
Place the chicken and vegetables in separate sealed containers, it's best not to mix them together, this helps maintain the texture. Put them in the refrigerator and try to eat them within 24 hours.
If you've added salad dressing, it's recommended not to mix it in beforehand. Store the dressing separately and add it when you're ready to eat.
When you're ready to eat the next day, you can slightly reheat the chicken, but remember not to heat it too long to avoid the chicken becoming dry.
FAQs:
Or you can pan-fry the chicken, and steam or stir-fry the vegetables in a pan.
Just cut the chicken thighs into suitable chunks, marinate the same way, and the air fryer cooking time might be slightly longer, usually 15-18 minutes. You can adjust the time depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
If you're in a hurry, you can skip the preheating, but preheating will make the food cook better.
After thawing, follow the same marinating and cooking steps as usual, just slightly extend the cooking time.
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