Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-28 · Updated 2026-03-28

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served with crisp air-fried vegetables. Perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight meal. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken thighs
1/2 cup honey
4 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
12 oz broccoli florets
2, sliced bell peppers

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Ninja XL Air Fryer | 5.5 QT Capacity fits 3lbs of Wings | 5-in-1 Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat & Dehydrate | 400°F Max Temp | 1750 Watts | With Dishwasher Safe Parts & Recipe Guide | Grey | AF150AMZ
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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and 1 tbsp olive oil; set aside.
Step 2: Toss broccoli and bell peppers with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Place in air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender-crisp.
Step 3: Place chicken in a separate air fryer basket. Brush with honey-garlic sauce and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and glaze is caramelized.
Step 4: Serve chicken with vegetables and drizzle remaining honey-garlic sauce over both.