Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli
Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli is a deliciously quick meal that combines tender chicken coated in a sticky honey sauce with vibrant broccoli. This dish transforms simple ingredients into an impressive dinner, perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress family and friends. The sweet-savory flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While the chicken bakes, steam or blanch the broccoli until bright green and crisp (about 4 minutes).
- Toss the steamed broccoli with the remaining sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with broccoli (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sear the chicken before baking to achieve a golden crust. - Feel free to substitute broccoli with snap peas or bell peppers for variety. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.