Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame Broccoli

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory glaze, served alongside tender broccoli florets for a balanced weeknight meal. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 38 minutes pairs skin-on bone-in chicken thighs, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 28 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 10 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken, pour soy sauce mixture over, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, spooning sauce over occasionally.
  4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, steam 2 cups broccoli florets for 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Serve chicken with broccoli, drizzle with pan sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds.

Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 38 minutes (10 min prep + 28 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 Thighs 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 soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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.

Is Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame 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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