Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli

Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli served on a white marble plate with golden chicken bites, vibrant broccoli, sesame seeds, and green onions in a glossy sauce. — Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli – golden chicken, crisp broccoli, and a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.

Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli is the kind of easy, flavorful dinner you’ll want on repeat. Tender bites of golden chicken are coated in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce with just the right touch of garlic and soy. Crisp-tender broccoli adds a fresh crunch, making this a wholesome one-pan meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or noodles to soak up every drop of the irresistible sauce.

The magic here is in the balance. Honey gives natural sweetness, soy sauce adds depth, and garlic keeps it bold. The light cornstarch coating on the chicken ensures a golden crust while helping the sauce cling perfectly.

Interestingly, honey has been prized for centuries not just for sweetness, but also for its ability to enhance savory dishes—a culinary tradition that spans cultures from Asia to the Mediterranean. This recipe brings that timeless pairing to your table in the easiest way possible.

It’s fast, fresh, and incredibly satisfying—exactly what dinner should be.

Recipe Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
3 cups broccoli florets
¼ cup honey
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
¼ cup chicken broth
½ tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp cornstarch
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Coat the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch and black pepper until evenly coated.

2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer, cooking 3–4 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

3. Steam the broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli and 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Remove lid and push broccoli to the sides of the skillet.

4. Make the sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chicken broth, and sesame oil. Pour sauce into skillet and stir.

5. Combine and finish: Return chicken to skillet, stirring to coat in sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.

6. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

Crispier Chicken: Pat chicken dry before coating with cornstarch for the best golden crust.
Bright Green Broccoli: Steam just until tender to keep a vibrant color and crisp texture.
Balanced Flavor: Taste the sauce before adding chicken—add more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness.

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