Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Tenders with Steamed Broccoli
Tender chicken tenders glazed in a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, served alongside fresh steamed broccoli for a simple, healthy meal. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs chicken tenders, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 lb chicken tenders
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until well combined.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb chicken tenders seasoned with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Step 3: Pour the soy-honey mixture over the chicken in the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the tenders until it thickens and glazes the chicken.
- Step 4: While the chicken cooks, steam 2 cups broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the steamed broccoli and toss lightly before serving alongside the glazed chicken tenders.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Tenders with Steamed Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Tenders with Steamed 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 chicken tenders from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Tenders with Steamed 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Tenders with Steamed 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.
Is Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Tenders with Steamed Broccoli 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.
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