Air-Fried Honey Garlic Chicken Bites with Steamed Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Tender chicken bites coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, cooked quickly in the air fryer and served alongside fluffy steamed rice for a kid-pleasing meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast boneless skinless, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast boneless skinless
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup rice jasmine, uncooked
• 1 1/4 cups water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice and 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb chicken breast cubes with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tbsp cornstarch in a shallow dish.
3. Step 3: Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour-cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange chicken cubes in a single layer in the basket and spray with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until chicken is golden and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant.
6. Step 6: Toss cooked chicken bites in the honey garlic sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.