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One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

Close-up of baked honey garlic chicken and broccoli pieces sprinkled with sesame seeds on a sheet pan.
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Prepare a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner using chicken breasts and broccoli florets coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, all cooked on a single sheet pan for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Cooked rice or steamed vegetables, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce. Set aside half of the sauce for later use.
  3. Place the cut chicken pieces and broccoli florets onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat lightly.
  4. Pour the reserved half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and broccoli on the pan. Toss everything directly on the sheet pan until evenly coated. Spread the mixture into a single layer.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. While the chicken and broccoli bake, return the remaining half of the sauce to the small bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry until smooth. Heat this mixture in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly (about 1-2 minutes). Do not boil.
  7. Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Drizzle the thickened sauce over the cooked chicken and broccoli. Toss gently on the pan to coat.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving. Serve immediately over rice or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For crispier broccoli, you can roast the broccoli separately for 10 minutes before adding the chicken and the sauce to the pan.
  • If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the honey by one tablespoon and increase the soy sauce by one tablespoon.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer darker meat; adjust cooking time slightly if pieces are much thicker.

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