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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe with Vegetables for Perfect Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts and a colorful mix of vegetables coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
  • 1 cup snap peas or green beans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Pat dry chicken breasts with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Do not move them too much to allow crust formation. Chicken will not be fully cooked yet.
  6. Arrange broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and sliced bell peppers around the chicken in the pan. Add snap peas or green beans if using.
  7. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, gently coating everything with a spatula.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
  9. Halfway through roasting, spoon some sauce over the chicken and veggies to keep them glossy. Add a splash of water or broth if the sauce is reducing too quickly.
  10. Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

[‘Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning and caramelization.’, ‘Pat chicken dry before searing to get a good crust.’, ‘Use medium-high heat for searing but avoid burning the garlic or oil.’, ‘If the sauce starts to burn or darken too much, add a splash of water or broth and reduce heat.’, ‘Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.’, ‘You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat; adjust oven time to 20-22 minutes.’, ‘For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.’, ‘Vegetables can be swapped based on season or preference.’, ‘Add fresh ginger or toasted sesame seeds for flavor variations.’, ‘Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.’]

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