Tender Turkey Chicken Bites (Print View)

Juicy turkey or chicken bites glazed with honey and soy sauce for a sweet-savory taste.

# Components:

→ 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 at least 10 minutes or refrigerate up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
04 - Place marinated meat cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working 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 the cooked bites to a platter, drizzle with any remaining marinade, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions, and serve immediately with toothpicks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cook in under 10 minutes, which means you can go from frozen fridge to party-ready in the time it takes to change shirts.
  • That sweet-savory glaze hits different—honey and soy create this impossible caramelization that tastes like you spent hours cooking.
  • One marinade does all the heavy lifting, so there's almost no dish strategy involved.
02 -
  • The magic happens at the shake—don't skip it or you'll get flat, one-sided bites instead of evenly caramelized ones.
  • Marinating longer than an hour doesn't help much and the salty-sweet glaze can start tasting unbalanced if it sits too long, so don't overthink the timing.
03 -
  • Cut your cubes to exactly 2 cm—smaller and they overcook before the edges caramelize, bigger and the inside stays pale while the outside browns too fast.
  • Don't skip the shake halfway through; it's the difference between beautiful all-over caramelization and a platter of bites that look like they were made without love.
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