Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Print out)

Tender chicken coated in honey garlic glaze served with crisp air-fried broccoli for a quick, flavorful dish.

# What You'll 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes until ready.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika 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. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well coated.
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 - Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then stir in 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 honey garlic sauce.
08 - Arrange glazed chicken bites over air-fried broccoli. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey garlic glaze caramelizes just enough to coat every bite without drowning the chicken in sauce.
  • Everything cooks in one appliance, leaving your stovetop free and your kitchen from turning into a steam room.
  • You get a complete meal in 30 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinners actually feel achievable.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the basket halfway through cooking or you'll end up with flat, underbrowned chicken on one side.
  • The cornstarch slurry makes all the difference between a thin glaze that slides off and a sauce that actually clings to the chicken and caramelizes slightly as it cools.
03 -
  • Mince your garlic fresh and let it sit for a few minutes before cooking—this activates its best flavor compounds and makes the sauce taste more vibrant.
  • Arrange chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer without crowding, or it'll steam instead of crisp, which changes the whole texture.
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