Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables
Tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet glaze, served over a bed of crisp-tender vegetables with a gingery sesame kick. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten free) ready in about 30 minutes pairs skin-on boneless chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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, skin-on boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 cups, cut into small florets broccoli
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced green onion
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 5 minutes more; transfer to a plate.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth; set aside.
- Step 3: Add 1 tsp sesame oil to the skillet, then add broccoli and carrot; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green.
- Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, pour glaze over top, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken; sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 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 with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables?
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 Sesame-Ginger Vegetables?
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 Sesame-Ginger Vegetables 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 Sesame-Ginger Vegetables 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
- ★★★★★
Perfect chicken recipe for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
