Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Print Version)

Tender chicken bites glazed in honey garlic, paired with crisp broccoli for a flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden 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 bowl.
05 - Place broccoli in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking halfway through, 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. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
07 - Add cooked chicken bites to the saucepan and toss thoroughly to coat with the honey garlic sauce.
08 - Arrange air-fried broccoli on serving plates, top with honey garlic chicken bites, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chicken comes out incredibly juicy because the air fryer locks in moisture while the outside gets crispy and caramelized.
  • Everything cooks in one appliance with barely any dishes, which means more time eating and less time scrubbing.
  • That sweet and savory glaze tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in a small saucepan while the chicken is cooking.
02 -
  • Do not skip shaking the air fryer basket halfway through—the chicken and broccoli both need that flip to brown evenly and cook all the way through.
  • If your cornstarch slurry sits too long before going into the sauce, it settles and won't work; stir it right before adding so the glaze thickens smoothly.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken dry with a paper towel before tossing with oil and seasonings—moisture is the enemy of crispiness in the air fryer.
  • If you're making this for someone with soy allergies, tamari is a lifesaver and tastes almost identical in the glaze.
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