Description
A quick and easy dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). This is your honey garlic sauce.
- Place the cubed chicken and broccoli florets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat lightly.
- Pour half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture on the pan. Toss everything directly on the sheet until evenly coated. Spread the chicken and broccoli into a single layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken and broccoli bake, pour the remaining half of the sauce into a small saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the thickened sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Gently toss everything on the pan to coat with the thickened glaze.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Make sure to cut the chicken into even-sized pieces for even cooking. If you prefer your broccoli softer, you can cook it for a few extra minutes. Feel free to use other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, one-pan, quick dinner, easy recipe, healthy meal