Honey-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Sesame Broccoli
Tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet glaze and served with vibrant sesame-seasoned broccoli — perfect for weeknight dinners. This asian-inspired one pot ready in about 30 minutes pairs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.5 lbs broccoli
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Step 2: While chicken cooks, mince 2 garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh ginger. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
- Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet, leaving 1 tbsp oil in the pan. Add 1.5 lbs broccoli florets to the skillet, season with 1/4 tsp salt, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, pour honey-ginger sauce over top, and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
- Step 5: Serve chicken and broccoli over 2 cups cooked rice, drizzling any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Sesame Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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-Ginger Glazed Chicken 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 honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Ginger Glazed Chicken 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-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Sesame Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Sesame Broccoli?
Asian one pot 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
