One-Pan Honey-Glazed Chicken Tenders with Rainbow Veggies
A vibrant, single-pan meal featuring sweet-tangy chicken tenders and roasted seasonal vegetables for effortless weeknight dinners. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 32 minutes pairs chicken tenders, broccoli florets, carrots 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
- 12 oz chicken tenders
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup red bell peppers
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers with 1 tsp sesame oil and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Arrange chicken tenders on a separate part of the baking sheet, then mix honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl until combined.
- Step 3: Brush half the sauce mixture over chicken tenders, then roast for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Flip chicken tenders, brush with remaining sauce, and roast for another 5-7 minutes until sauce is glossy and chicken is golden brown.
- Step 5: Check veggies by piercing with a fork; they should offer slight resistance but not be crunchy. Let rest 3 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Honey-Glazed Chicken Tenders with Rainbow Veggies take to make?
Total time is about 32 minutes (10 min prep + 22 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-Glazed Chicken Tenders with Rainbow Veggies?
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 One-Pan Honey-Glazed Chicken Tenders with Rainbow Veggies?
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-Glazed Chicken Tenders with Rainbow Veggies 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-Glazed Chicken Tenders with Rainbow Veggies?
Asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
