Lychee Lime Chicken Stir-Fry
This lychee lime chicken stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The chicken is marinated in a simple mixture of lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and black pepper, then cooked in an air fryer until golden brown and cooked through. The lychees add a touch of sweetness and brightness to the dish. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
This recipe is inspired by the classic Chinese dish, lychee chicken. Lychee chicken is typically made with chicken that is stir-fried with lychees, bell peppers, and onions. I wanted to create a version of this dish that was easier to make and that could be cooked in an air fryer. This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are marinated in a simple mixture of lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. The chicken is then cooked in an air fryer until golden brown and cooked through. The lychees are added to the air fryer basket and cooked for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened. The chicken and lychees are then served over rice or noodles.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup lychees, peeled and pitted
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celcius).
  3. Add the chicken to the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Add the lychees to the air fryer basket and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
  5. Remove the chicken and lychees from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The lime juice and soy sauce in the marinade help to tenderize the chicken and add flavor.
  • The air fryer cooks the chicken quickly and evenly, resulting in juicy and flavorful chicken.
  • The lychees add a touch of sweetness and brightness to the dish.