Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Broccoli

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with a honey-garlic sauce, served alongside crisp-tender broccoli tossed with toasted sesame seeds. This asian fusion-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs skin on bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 bone-in chicken thighs dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook for another 6-7 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and in the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Cook the sauce for 2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the honey-garlic glaze over them. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to coat and heat through.
  7. Step 7: Meanwhile, steam 4 cups broccoli florets until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
  8. Step 8: Serve the glazed chicken thighs alongside the sesame broccoli immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Broccoli take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Broccoli?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep salt from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Broccoli?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Broccoli for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Broccoli?

Asian Fusion chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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