Honey Garlic Chicken Bites (Printable)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
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 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 mixing bowl.
05 - Place broccoli in 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 simmer, then stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
07 - Add cooked chicken bites to saucepan and toss until evenly coated with honey garlic sauce.
08 - Arrange glazed chicken bites over air-fried broccoli. Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce is so good you'll find yourself licking the pan (no judgment here).
  • Everything cooks in one appliance at the same time, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your meal.
  • It's high in protein but doesn't feel like diet food—your family won't notice they're eating something that's actually good for them.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the air fryer basket or you'll steam the chicken instead of crisping it—work in batches if you need to, even though it adds five minutes.
  • The cornstarch slurry is non-negotiable; without it, your sauce will stay too thin to cling to the chicken, and that glossy coating is half the magic.
03 -
  • Cut your chicken pieces as uniform as possible so they cook evenly—this single habit eliminates dry spots and makes everything finish at exactly the right moment.
  • Mince your garlic fresh right before you make the sauce rather than prepping it ahead; the flavor difference is genuinely noticeable and takes thirty seconds of your time.
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