Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Broccoli

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Glazed in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce served alongside oven-roasted broccoli florets for a balanced, flavorful meal. This general-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs olive oil, minced garlic cloves, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 25 min Serves 2 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 cups broccoli florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until edges are slightly charred and tender.
  2. Step 2: While broccoli roasts, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  3. Step 3: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp soy sauce to the skillet. Spoon the honey-garlic mixture over chicken as it thickens and becomes glossy.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the roasted broccoli. Serve chicken alongside broccoli, spooning any extra glaze from the skillet over the top.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Broccoli take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted 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 olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted 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 Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Broccoli for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Broccoli?

General 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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