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Hot Honey Garlic Chicken& Veggie Air Fryer Dinner

Recipe by iRick Wiggins on InstagramAdded 23 September 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A fast, flavorful air‑fryer dinner that combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and a spicy kick from chili crisp oil. Tender chicken cubes are marinated and cooked together with sliced onion and frozen broccoli for a balanced, satisfying bite perfect for busy weeknights.

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Method

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, chili crisp oil, and minced garlic; stir until the honey is fully dissolved.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Honey dissolves into an even marinade. Stir until the liquid is uniform.

  2. Add the cubed chicken breast to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is coated on every side. Turn the cubes through the marinade before chilling.

  3. When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 400°F (400°F) for 3 minutes.

  4. While the air fryer is heating, slice the onion and set the frozen broccoli aside; no thawing is needed.

  5. Drain any excess marinade from the chicken (reserve a tablespoon for drizzling later if desired) and place the chicken cubes, sliced onion, and frozen broccoli into the air‑fryer basket in a single layer.

  6. Spray the basket lightly with cooking oil to prevent sticking, then close the air fryer.

  7. Air‑fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Halfway through (at about 5 minutes), open the basket and shake or toss the ingredients to ensure even cooking.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken and vegetables are evenly redistributed. Shake or toss midway so they cook at a similar rate.

  8. After 10 minutes, check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/165°F) and the broccoli is tender‑crisp. If needed, cook an additional 2–3 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Broccoli remains tender-crisp and chicken is cooked through. Check a larger chicken piece before serving.

  9. Remove the basket, transfer the cooked chicken and vegetables to a serving dish, and drizzle any reserved marinade over the top for extra flavor.

  10. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

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Honey garlic chicken, 8 ways

Eight creators posted their own. Every one is built on chicken and honey.

  1. WokThisWay30 min19 ingr.Only this one uses ginger, red bell pepper and carrots
  2. tim laielli35 min10 ingr.Oven, Pan-fried, Simmered
  3. Sheila Williams28 min7 ingr.Only this one uses garlic herb seasoning and japanese bbq sauce
  4. ayeshafoodartistry35 min19 ingr.Only this one uses vinegar, maida and egg
  5. Karim Saad24 min17 ingr.Only this one uses avocado oil spray
  6. iRick Wiggins30 min7 ingr.Only this one uses chili crisp oil
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