Honey Soy Turkey Chicken Bites (Print)

Tender turkey or chicken bites caramelized with honey and soy sauce, offering a crisp, sweet-savory flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast or chicken breast, cut into ¾ inch cubes

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
03 - 1½ tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until smooth.
02 - Add turkey or chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
04 - Place marinated meat cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary.
05 - Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until meat is golden, caramelized, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer bites to a serving platter, drizzle with any remaining sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions, and serve immediately with toothpicks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They cook in 10 minutes flat—no babysitting, just shake the basket once and you're done.
  • The glaze creates this crispy-edged, tender-inside contrast that makes people keep reaching for more.
  • You can prep the marinade in the morning and air fry right before guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the basket—the meat needs that movement to get evenly caramelized on all sides.
  • If your bites look dry after cooking, brush them lightly with extra honey in the last 2 minutes to bring back that sticky, glazed shine.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to take the guesswork out of doneness—165°F is your target, and it takes the anxiety away.
  • If you want extra caramelization without overcooking the meat, brush the bites with a tiny bit of extra honey in the last minute of cooking and let it glaze.
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