One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp broccoli cook together in a sweet, garlicky sauce for an easy Asian-inspired dinner.

# What Goes In:

→ Protein & Grains

01 - 1 pound 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 with some reserved for garnish

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add chicken pieces and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked through at this stage.
03 - Add rinsed rice, diced carrots, and most of the green onions to the pan. Stir to combine with the chicken.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce and chicken broth into the pan, mixing well. Bring to a gentle boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
06 - Lift the lid and scatter broccoli florets evenly over the rice without stirring. Replace the lid and cook for 8-10 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
07 - Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Gently fluff the rice with a fork.
08 - Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with sesame seeds and reserved green onions. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster than waiting for delivery, and tastes like you're cheating on a diet but you're actually not.
  • One pan means one cleanup, which is the real magic in any kitchen.
  • The sauce is sweet and savory without being heavy, so you'll want seconds without feeling stuffed.
02 -
  • Don't stir the broccoli in partway through—letting it sit on top means it stays crisp instead of turning to mush in the liquid.
  • The rice needs a full 5 minutes of rest after cooking stops, which lets everything relax and the flavors settle in properly.
03 -
  • Cut your chicken pieces to roughly the same size so they cook evenly—no dry pieces while others are still borderline raw.
  • If your pan doesn't have a lid, heavy-duty foil works in a pinch, but honestly, a good lidded skillet is worth the investment because you'll use it constantly.
Go Back