One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken (Printable)

Asian-inspired one-pan dish with chicken, rice, and broccoli in honey garlic sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Grains

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups broccoli florets
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
05 - 3 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Liquids

12 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
14 - Sliced green onions for serving

# How to Cook:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large, deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then add chicken pieces. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. They do not need to be fully cooked through at this stage.
03 - Add rinsed rice, carrots, and most of the green onions to the pan. Stir to combine all ingredients.
04 - Pour the sauce and chicken broth into the pan, mixing well. Bring to a gentle boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without disturbing.
06 - After 15 minutes, quickly lift the lid and scatter broccoli florets evenly over the rice without stirring. Replace the lid and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
07 - Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and reserved green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means minimal cleanup and more time enjoying your meal instead of scrubbing dishes.
  • The honey-garlic sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet and savory that makes people ask for seconds without even thinking about it.
  • Chicken thighs stay incredibly tender and forgiving, so even if timing isn't perfect, you still get a dish worth celebrating.
02 -
  • Don't stir the rice once you've covered the pan—I learned this the hard way when I peeked and stirred halfway through, and the rice turned out uneven with some grains mushy and others still firm.
  • If your liquid seems absorbed before the rice feels tender, add a splash more broth and give it another minute or two rather than letting it scorch on the bottom.
  • Broccoli releases water as it cooks, so adding it near the end prevents the pan from becoming watery and the rice from turning into porridge.
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into evenly sized pieces so everything cooks at the same pace—larger pieces take longer and throw off your timing.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before scattering them on top; this wakes up their flavor and makes them taste noticeably more vibrant and complex.
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