Honey-Glazed Chicken with Sesame Broccoli

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Tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey-garlic glaze, served with crisp-tender broccoli for a balanced dinner. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs boneless and 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 420 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Pour in the honey-soy sauce mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats broccoli.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and serve.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 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 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-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-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-Glazed Chicken with Sesame Broccoli?

Asian 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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