Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Print version)

Juicy honey garlic chicken bites served with crispy air-fried broccoli, blending sweet and savory flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Bites

01 - 1 pound 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 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, shaking halfway through, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside.
04 - Toss broccoli florets with 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 cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
07 - Add cooked chicken bites to the saucepan and toss to coat thoroughly in the honey garlic sauce.
08 - Arrange sauce-coated chicken bites over air-fried broccoli. Top with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce clings to every bite with a perfect balance of sweet and savory that tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • Everything finishes in 30 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinners that actually feel like a win.
  • Protein-packed and naturally dairy-free, so it works whether you're eating solo or feeding people with different dietary preferences.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the basket halfway through—it's the difference between evenly cooked chicken and some pieces that are overdone while others are barely there.
  • Make your cornstarch slurry with cold water before you need it because it thickens almost instantly once it hits the hot sauce.
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces so nothing overcooks while you're waiting for smaller pieces to finish.
  • The secret is not crowding the air fryer basket—if pieces touch, they steam instead of crisping, and that changes everything.
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