Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Printer View)

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

# Components:

→ 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

# Method steps:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and allow to preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss until 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 basket 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, 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 sauce thickens.
07 - Add cooked chicken bites to the saucepan and toss gently to coat thoroughly with honey garlic glaze.
08 - Arrange glazed chicken bites over air-fried broccoli. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely quick: Thirty minutes from hungry to satisfied, no shortcuts that taste like them.
  • The sauce is addictive: That sweet-savory-garlicky coat makes plain chicken bites feel fancy.
  • Your veggies won't disappoint: Broccoli finally tastes like something you actually want to eat.
  • Protein without the guilt: High on nutrition, low on complicated steps.
02 -
  • The cornstarch slurry prevents lumpy sauce: Stir it in just before the sauce thickens, or you'll spend five minutes whisking out little pasty bits.
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket is a real problem: Your chicken will steam instead of getting those golden edges that make it special.
  • Fresh minced garlic changes the taste completely: Pre-minced garlic from a jar tastes tinny and flat compared to two minutes of knife work.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken completely dry before seasoning: Moisture is the enemy of a golden exterior.
  • Don't skip the sesame seeds: They add a toasted nuttiness that transforms the final bite.
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