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Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Broccoli
Tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky, savory-sweet honey garlic glaze baked alongside crisp-tender broccoli make for a simple yet impressive dinner. This recipe is perfect for busy evenings and picky eaters.
Prep 10 min
Cook 30 min
Total 40 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Step 2 — For the Chicken and Broccoli
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the glaze for serving.
- 3
Prepare Chicken and Broccoli
Place chicken thighs on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on the other side of the baking sheet. Pour about half of the remaining glaze over the chicken thighs, turning to coat.
- 4
Bake
Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through and basting with more glaze if desired, until chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender and slightly caramelized.
- 5
Serve
Drizzle the reserved glaze over the chicken and broccoli before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if using.
Nutrition per serving: 500 cal · 35g protein · 30g carbs · 25g fat
