Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Printable version)

Juicy chicken bites coated in honey garlic glaze served with tender air-fried broccoli—quick and flavorful.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken Bites

01 - 1 lb 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

# Directions:

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 all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a clean plate.
04 - While chicken cooks, toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a 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. Remove and set aside.
06 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
07 - Add cooked chicken bites to the saucepan and toss gently to coat thoroughly with the honey garlic sauce.
08 - Arrange air-fried broccoli on serving plates and top with honey garlic chicken bites. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken comes out impossibly tender and the glaze sticks to every piece like it was meant to be together.
  • Honest prep time means you can go from craving it to eating it in half an hour, even on a Tuesday night.
  • It feels fancy enough to serve guests but easy enough to make while answering emails and checking the mail.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the air fryer basket halfway through—that's where the magic happens and what keeps anything from sitting in its own juices.
  • If your sauce breaks or looks too thin, a cornstarch slurry really does save the day; just whisk a tiny bit of cornstarch with cold water and stir it in while the sauce simmers.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cut chicken bites if you're in a real time crunch; they won't be quite as tender but the glaze still does its magic.
  • Pat your broccoli dry before tossing with oil—moisture is the enemy of crispiness in the air fryer.
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