Honey-Glazed Soy Chicken with Sesame Veggies
Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory glaze, served over a medley of roasted carrots and broccoli with toasted sesame seeds. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten free) ready in about 60 minutes pairs chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey 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
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cups carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey.
- Step 2: Toss 2 cups chopped carrots and 2 cups broccoli florets with 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar in a small bowl. Brush half over chicken thighs and bake for 25 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 4: While chicken bakes, simmer remaining glaze in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes until thickened.
- Step 5: Slice chicken, arrange over roasted veggies, and drizzle with glaze. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Soy Chicken with Sesame Veggies take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 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 Soy Chicken with Sesame Veggies?
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 chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Soy Chicken with Sesame Veggies?
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 Soy Chicken with Sesame Veggies 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.
Is Honey-Glazed Soy Chicken with Sesame Veggies gluten free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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My whole family loved this.
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Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
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Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
