Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
Tender chicken thighs glazed with a sticky honey-soy sauce roasted alongside fresh broccoli for a balanced, flavorful meal. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, 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.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger until combined and fragrant.
- Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs on a large rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Brush the honey-soy glaze all over the chicken thighs.
- Step 3: Toss 4 cups broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt, spreading them around the chicken on the sheet pan. Roast everything in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning broccoli halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and broccoli edges are crispy.
- Step 4: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over the chicken and broccoli. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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 bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs 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-Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs with Broccoli?
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
- ★★★★★
Best chicken thighs I've ever made. The whole family asked for seconds.
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner. The honey-soy glaze was just right.
- ★★★★★
My family loved this! So easy and flavorful. Will make again.