Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken with Broccoli
Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory honey-soy sauce, served with steamed broccoli florets. This asian-inspired one pot (gluten-free) ready in about 33 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 cups, cut into florets broccoli
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Step 4: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Step 5: Add broccoli to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green and slightly tender.
- Step 6: Pour honey-soy sauce into the skillet with broccoli, bringing to a simmer. Add chicken back to skillet, spooning sauce over chicken.
- Step 7: Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken, then sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken with Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 33 minutes (15 min prep + 18 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 with 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 with 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 with 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 with 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My family devoured this dish. The one-pot method saved so much time and cleanup.
- ★★★★★
This was the perfect weeknight dinner! The honey-soy glaze made the chicken incredibly flavorful, and the broccoli stayed crisp.
- ★★★★☆
The flavors were great, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I'd add more soy sauce next time.
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