Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
If you’re looking for an easy, wholesome meal that’s full of flavor, this Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli is perfect. Sweet, savory, and just a bit tangy, it’s ready in 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice or noodles for a balanced dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless breast or chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2-3 cups broccoli florets
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Green onion for serving
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil or 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
Other:
- A half lemon
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients:
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse and drain the broccoli florets.
- Make the sauce:
- Add the sesame oil, garlic, honey, soya sauce, orange juice, ketchup, sesame seeds, ginger, salt, and pepper to taste in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.
Prepare the broccoli:
- Use a steamer basket and steam the broccoli for 10-12 minutes.
- Note: If you don't have a steamer basket, steam the broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 7-10 minutes or until tender.
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. Mix well.
- Add the chicken to the skillet until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes. Then add the remaining sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Add the broccoli to the chicken and stir gently.
- Add salt and pepper if needed.
- Add more sesame seeds if needed and squeeze a lemon.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onion.
Notes
Cut the chicken into even pieces to ensure it cooks evenly.
Don’t overcook broccoli—aim for tender-crisp to retain its vibrant color and texture.
Add the sauce in two stages to layer the flavors and avoid burning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1018mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g