Easy Air Fryer Honey Soy Chicken Bowls for Meal Prep
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Sticky Honey Soy Chicken – The Ultimate Air Fryer Delight
If you love a dish that’s bursting with flavor, perfectly sticky, and comes together in no time, you’ve got to try my Sticky Honey Soy Chicken made in the air fryer. It’s a total game changer—juicy, tender chicken with that crave-worthy caramelized glaze, all keto-friendly and made with wholesome ingredients.
I use these C CREST glass lunch dishes for my meal preps. They are durable and do not leak.
Why I Love This Recipe
This chicken is marinated for just 30 minutes, which means you get maximum flavor without the wait. The marinade is a delicious blend of keto honey (yes, it’s a real thing and amazing for low-carb diets!), lite soy sauce, fresh garlic, fragrant ginger, seasoned rice vinegar, and nutty sesame oil. These ingredients work together to create a perfect balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and umami notes.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts (your choice)
- Keto honey
- Lite soy sauce
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Seasoned rice vinegar
- Sesame oil
How To Make It
- Mix the marinade: Combine keto honey (I use Wholesome Yum), lite soy sauce, garlic, ginger, seasoned rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken: Toss the chicken pieces in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. This step infuses the meat with flavor and helps tenderize it.
- Air fry magic: Place the marinated chicken in your air fryer basket and cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. The air fryer crisps up the outside while keeping the inside juicy and tender. I use the InstantPot 10QT Air Fryer!
- Glaze it up: If you want extra sticky goodness, baste the chicken with leftover marinade in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving Suggestions
This sticky honey soy chicken pairs perfectly with steamed veggies, cauliflower rice, or a fresh Asian-inspired slaw for a keto-friendly meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Sticky Honey Soy Chicken
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Pressure/Rice Cooker
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
- 1 Small Saucepan
- 4 Glass Meal Prep Containers
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs Chicken Thighs
- 6 tbsp Lite Soy Sauce
- 4 tbsp Wholesome Yum Keto Honey Substitute
- 2 tbsp Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Squeeze Ginger
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
- 4 cups Broccoli Slaw
Instructions
- Cut up your chicken into bite size pieces and place in a mixing bowl
- Take your sauce ingredients and whisk in a small bowl; use half to pour over your chicken and the other half pour into your saucepan.
- Marinade your chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Once your chicken is marinated, put in the air fryer at 400 for 20 minutes; flipping half way through.
- While your chicken cooks, cook your rice.
- Bring your sauce to a quick boil and whisk in the cornstarch (mix with water first, it helps!) and keep whisking – it will thicken up. Turn down to low-medium.
- When your chicken is done, put into a clean bowl then pour over the sauce and mix to cover all pieces.
- Start assembling your bowls! Starting with your broccoli slaw, then your rice and your chicken.
- Top with sesame seeds, green onions, parsley, drizzle of honey and/or anything else you wish! ENJOY!
Notes
Nutrition
If you loved these Honey Soy Chicken Bowls, don’t miss a few of my other high-protein, WW-friendly meal prep favorites! Try my Sticky Grape Chipotle Chicken Meal Prep, packed with sweet and smoky flavor. Craving something spicy? Check out my Blackened Chicken Street Corn Pasta, made with tender pasta, creamy cheese, and bold Cajun heat. You’ll also love my Air Fryer Al Pastor Chicken Bowls, featuring pineapple-marinated chicken and cilantro lime rice. And for a classic takeout-style dish, my Mongolian BBQ Chicken & Protein Mac and Cheese is the perfect cozy, macro-friendly option.
