Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Crispy Broccoli

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Tender chicken thighs with a sticky-sweet honey-ginger glaze, served alongside perfectly roasted broccoli for a balanced, no-fuss meal. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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.

★ 4.3 (10 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Pour 1 tbsp water into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up browned bits, then add 1 large head of broccoli florets.
  5. Step 5: Cook broccoli in the skillet for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to char at the edges.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the broccoli. Roast uncovered in a preheated oven at 400°F for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and broccoli is tender-crisp.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Crispy 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-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Crispy 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 olive oil from drying out.

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

American 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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