Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Print Version)

Tender chicken bites glazed with honey garlic sauce served alongside crisp air-fried broccoli.

# Components:

→ Chicken Bites

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

06 - 1/4 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 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Chicken is done when golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
04 - While chicken cooks, toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon 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 through, until tender with slight crispness at edges.
06 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
07 - Transfer cooked chicken bites to the saucepan and toss thoroughly to coat each piece with the honey garlic glaze.
08 - Arrange glazed chicken bites over the cooked broccoli. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's faster than ordering takeout but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • The honey garlic sauce is so addictive you might find yourself licking the pan when no one's looking.
  • High in protein and naturally dairy-free, so you feel good eating something this delicious.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the basket halfway through cooking—it's the difference between evenly golden chicken and some pieces cooked while others lag behind.
  • The cornstarch slurry is non-negotiable if you want a proper glaze instead of a thin sauce that slides off; mixing it with water first prevents lumps.
03 -
  • Mince your garlic fresh right before you make the sauce—the difference between fresh and pre-minced is honestly noticeable in something this simple.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking the chicken at 7 minutes instead of waiting the full 8—every air fryer has its own personality.
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