When you’re looking for a dinner that’s both delicious and effortless, Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli is the perfect choice. Juicy chicken pieces are cooked in a rich honey garlic sauce that combines sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
Paired with tender-crisp broccoli, this recipe creates a satisfying meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like your favorite takeout, made easily at home.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces), or boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2-3 cups broccoli florets
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium preferred
- 2 tsp sesame oil, can sub with vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, black and white
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes, Optional
- A half lemon for serving
- Green onion chopped, for serving
How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
Prepare the Ingredients
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Rinse and drain the broccoli florets.
Make the Sauce
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sesame oil, garlic, honey, soy sauce, orange juice, ketchup, sesame seeds, ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
Prepare the Broccoli
Steam the broccoli using a steamer basket for 10-12 minutes until tender. If you do not have a steamer basket, cook the broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch, tossing to coat evenly.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
4. Pour half of the prepared sauce over the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes. Add the remaining sauce and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in the steamed broccoli gently until well combined.
6. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
7. Garnish with extra sesame seeds, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and chopped green onions before serving.
Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces) or boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2-3 cups broccoli florets
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 tsp sesame oil can sub with vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sesame seeds black and white
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes, Optional
- A half lemon for serving
- Green onion chopped, for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse and drain the broccoli florets.
Make the Sauce
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sesame oil, garlic, honey, soy sauce, orange juice, ketchup, sesame seeds, ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
Prepare the Broccoli
- Steam the broccoli using a steamer basket for 10-12 minutes until tender. If you do not have a steamer basket, cook the broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch, tossing to coat evenly.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Pour half of the prepared sauce over the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes. Add the remaining sauce and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the steamed broccoli gently until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with extra sesame seeds, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and chopped green onions before serving.
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