Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice—Air Fryer Fakeaway
VeryHungryGreek (adapted by JojoM)
High-protein honey garlic chicken fried rice made in the air fryer—crispy, sticky, and bursting with flavour. 446 calories, 43g protein, ready in under 20 minutes.
Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
This air-fryer version of the classic takeout fried rice delivers crisp, sticky honey garlic chicken with golden grains of rice—all under 20 minutes. It’s high in protein, light on oil, and full of satisfying flavour.
🍗 Honey Garlic Chicken
- In a bowl, mix 300g diced chicken breast, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2.5cm minced ginger.
- Coat evenly with 20g cornflour and spray lightly with low-calorie oil spray.
- Air fry at 190°C for 14 minutes, turning halfway and spraying again to keep it crisp.
🍯 Honey Garlic Sauce
- Combine 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp water in a small bowl.
- Pour over the cooked chicken and return to the air fryer at 200°C for 2–3 minutes until sticky and glazed.
🍚 Fried Rice
- In a bowl, mix 220g microwave rice, 1 grated carrot, and 100g peas.
- Add 1 tsp dark soy sauce and 20g reduced sugar sweet chilli sauce, then toss well.
- Air fry at 200°C for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through for even heating.
🥢 To Serve
- Spoon the rice into bowls and top with the sticky chicken.
- Garnish with 1 sliced spring onion and enjoy immediately.
💪 Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 446 kcal
- Protein: 43g
- Carbs: 61g
- Fat: 3g
- Fibre: 4g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
🧠 Tips
- For a spicier twist, mix chilli flakes into the sauce.
- Swap chicken for tofu or prawns for variation.
- Double the batch for easy meal prep lunches.
💬 Comments
KatieLifts (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
“Tried this last night and it was incredible! The air fryer makes the chicken perfectly crisp.”
FoodieTash (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
“So satisfying and packed with flavour. Added some extra chilli flakes for spice 🔥”
JordanEats (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
“Honestly didn’t expect it to taste this good for a healthy recipe. Definitely making again.”
Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice—Air Fryer Fakeaway
VeryHungryGreek (adapted by JojoM)High-protein honey garlic chicken fried rice made in the air fryer—crispy, sticky, and bursting with flavour. 446 calories, 43g protein, ready in under 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
Honey Garlic Chicken
Fried Rice
Honey Garlic Sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
In a bowl, mix diced chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- 2
Coat evenly in cornflour and spray with low-calorie spray.
- 3
Air fry at 190°C for 14 minutes, turning halfway and spraying again.
Make the Sauce
- 1
Combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and water in a small bowl.
- 2
Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and air fry again at 200°C for 2–3 minutes until sticky.
Cook the Fried Rice
- 1
In a large bowl, mix rice with grated carrot and peas.
- 2
Add dark soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce; stir well.
- 3
Air fry at 200°C for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Serve
- 1
Plate the rice and top with the sticky honey garlic chicken.
- 2
Garnish with sliced spring onions and serve immediately.
Comments & Reviews
JordanEats
9/8/2025
Honestly didn’t expect it to taste this good for a healthy recipe. Definitely making again.
FoodieTash
6/11/2025
So satisfying and packed with flavour. Added some extra chilli flakes for spice 🔥
KatieLifts
3/2/2025
Tried this last night and it was incredible! The air fryer makes the chicken perfectly crisp.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
