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Quick Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

Close-up of saucy, glazed chicken and bright green broccoli florets served together in a white bowl.
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You need a fast, flavorful dinner that keeps cleanup simple. This one-pan honey garlic chicken and broccoli recipe delivers sticky, sweet, and savory tastes in under 30 minutes. It is a perfect solution for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Optional: Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the cut chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is bright green and slightly tender-crisp. If the pan seems dry, add one tablespoon of water.
  4. While the broccoli cooks, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry again and pour it slowly into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if you are using them. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For an even faster cleanup, treat this as a sheet pan chicken and broccoli meal by roasting everything instead of pan-frying.
  • If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the honey by one tablespoon and add one teaspoon of brown sugar.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat over chicken breast.

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