Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
A simple sheet pan chicken dinner with a sticky honey-sesame glaze, roasted alongside crisp vegetables for an easy weeknight meal. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs broccoli florets, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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
- 6 pieces (about 2 lbs) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 large, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick carrots
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger until combined.
- Step 3: Place 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs in the center of the sheet pan and arrange 3 cups broccoli florets and 2 sliced large carrots evenly around the chicken.
- Step 4: Brush half of the honey-soy glaze generously over the chicken and vegetables.
- Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then brush remaining glaze over chicken and vegetables and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the top before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 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-Sesame Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner?
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 broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner?
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-Sesame Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner 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-Sesame Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner?
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.
