One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Tender chicken pieces and crisp broccoli florets stir-fried in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. This asian fusion-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, olive oil, minced garlic 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb chicken breast pieces seasoned with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over the stir fry before serving, if desired.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry 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 One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry?

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 One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry?

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 One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry 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 One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry?

Asian Fusion 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.

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