Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Printable View)

Tender chicken bites coated in honey garlic glaze served with crispy air-fried broccoli.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken Bites

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon paprika

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

06 - ¼ cup honey
07 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

→ Broccoli

11 - 2 cups broccoli florets
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - ¼ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
16 - 2 green onions, sliced, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and allow 3 minutes for preheating.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes at 400°F, shaking halfway through, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside.
04 - Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
05 - Place seasoned broccoli in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender with slight crispness.
06 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
07 - Add cooked chicken bites to the saucepan and toss to coat thoroughly with honey garlic sauce.
08 - Arrange glazed chicken bites over air-fried broccoli. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • The whole meal comes together in 30 minutes, which means you're eating dinner instead of planning it.
  • Everything cooks in one appliance, so your cleanup is minimal and your stress even lower.
  • Those honey garlic bites are naturally high in protein and completely dairy-free, making you feel nourished rather than guilty.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the basket halfway through—it's the difference between unevenly cooked chicken and perfectly golden bites.
  • The cornstarch slurry must be stirred in while the sauce simmers, or it'll lump up and you'll spend five minutes fishing out clumps.
  • If your chicken seems dry, it's likely overcooked; aim for 165°F internal temperature and pull it out the moment you hit that mark.
03 -
  • Mince your garlic fresh right before cooking—the aroma hitting the warm pan is non-negotiable for this dish.
  • If you prefer extra sauce, double the honey garlic mixture; it coats beautifully and gives you something to drizzle at the end.
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