Description
A 30-minute meal featuring crispy chicken bites marinated in paprika, glazed with smoky honey-juice, and served over savory rice with matchstick vegetables. Quick and flavorful, this fusion dish offers a balance of sweet and smoky textures.
Ingredients
1 pound Chicken Bites (cut drumsticks/breast into 1″ pieces)
1 tablespoon Ground Paprika (use smoked for deeper flavor)
1/3 cup Honey
2 cups cooked White Rice (substitute quinoa for lower carbs)
1 cup Carrots (matchsticks, swap for zucchini or bell peppers)
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Orange Juice (adjust for glaze)
Instructions
Line air fryer basket with parchment paper
Mix paprika with 1 tsp olive oil and coat chicken bites
Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes
Arrange chicken in a single layer
Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden
Prepare glaze by mixing honey with 2 tbsp orange juice
Brush glaze on hot chicken and return to Fryer for 2 minutes
Notes
Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure even browning
Let chicken rest 2-3 minutes post-cooking for juicier results
Thicken glaze by reducing 1 tbsp honey with 1 tsp water first
Double paprika in marinade for smokier flavor
Ensure carrots (or substitute veggies) are cut uniformly for even cooking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg