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Honey-Garlic Chicken (one-pan, skillet) Foolproof Weeknight Favorite


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Honey-Garlic Chicken one-pan skillet style is a quick and flavorful meal made with tender chicken pieces, crisp vegetables, and a sticky honey garlic sauce. Everything cooks together for easy cleanup and deep flavor. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a comforting homemade dinner that feels special without being complicated.


Ingredients

Chicken breasts or chicken thighs cut into bite size cubes

Garlic powder

Freshly ground black pepper

Red chile flakes

All purpose flour or gluten free flour

Extra virgin olive oil

Broccoli florets or chopped asparagus

Sesame seeds for garnish

San-J Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce or Kikkoman Traditionally Brewed Tamari or La Choy Soy Sauce

Fresh lemon juice

Honey

Fresh garlic clove finely grated

Gochujang chili paste

Chopped green onions

Toasted sesame oil


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to high heat and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or oil

2. Place the chicken on the pan and season with garlic powder, black pepper, and chile flakes

3. Add the flour and toss until the chicken is lightly coated

4. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and toss again to coat evenly

5. Arrange the chicken on one side of the pan

6. Add the broccoli or asparagus to the other side and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper

7. Bake until the chicken is nearly cooked and the vegetables are tender

8. While baking, mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, grated garlic, chili paste, green onions, and sesame oil in a bowl

9. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside

10. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat

11. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken

12. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving

Notes

Cut the chicken into even pieces to ensure consistent cooking

Do not overcrowd the pan to allow proper roasting instead of steaming

Taste the sauce before baking and adjust sweetness or heat as desired

The flour coating helps the sauce cling to the chicken for a glossy finish

This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: One pan skillet baking
  • Cuisine: American Asian inspired