Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo Chicken with Broccoli
A one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts glazed in a honey buffalo sauce, roasted alongside tender broccoli florets for an easy and flavorful meal. This comfort food-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each) chicken breasts, broccoli florets, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey and 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce until combined and set aside.
- Step 2: Place 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) on a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over chicken and season with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub seasonings evenly onto the chicken.
- Step 3: Toss 4 cups broccoli florets with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, then spread evenly around the chicken on the sheet pan.
- Step 4: Brush the honey Buffalo sauce generously over the tops of each chicken breast.
- Step 5: Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and broccoli edges are slightly charred.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving, spooning any pan juices and roasted broccoli alongside.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo Chicken with 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 Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo 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 (6 oz each) chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo 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 Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo 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.
What goes well with Sheet Pan Honey Buffalo Chicken with Broccoli?
Comfort Food one pot 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.
