Honey Soy Turkey Chicken Bites

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 rest for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.

03 - Heat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes prior to cooking.

04 - Place marinated meat cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

05 - Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until pieces are golden brown, caramelized, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

06 - Transfer bites to a serving dish, drizzle with any remaining marinade, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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Ready in under half an hour, which means you can make them even when time is tight and guests are already on their way.
The sweet and salty glaze clings to every bite, giving you crispy edges and tender centers without any deep frying mess.
Works beautifully with either turkey or chicken, so you can use whatever is on sale or sitting in your fridge.

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Do not skip shaking the basket halfway through, because the bottoms will stick and burn if they sit in one spot the whole time.
If you want extra caramelization, brush a little more honey on the bites during the last 2 minutes, but watch them closely because honey can go from golden to burnt in seconds.

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