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Sheet pan sticky sesame chicken with broccoli, ready in 25 minutes for a delicious meal.

Sheet Pan Sticky Sesame Chicken & Broccoli

A quick and easy recipe for sticky sesame chicken and broccoli made on one sheet pan, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces Thighs are juicier and less dramatic than breasts.
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets Fresh broccoli works best.
  • 1 piece red bell pepper, chopped Choose a fresh bell pepper.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use quality soy sauce.
  • 1/4 cup honey Grab quality honey if available.
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Don't be cheap with sesame oil.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional for spice.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnishes
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  4. While the chicken marinates, toss the broccoli florets and chopped red bell pepper with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Cooking
  1. Arrange the marinated chicken and the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  3. Broil for the last 1-2 minutes to get a nice caramelization on the chicken and vegetables.
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Make the sauce ahead of time for better flavor. You can freeze leftovers in portions and reheat gently.