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Honey & soy chicken with sesame broccoli

Sweet Honey & Soy Chicken with Crunchy Sesame Broccoli

This Honey & Soy Chicken with Sesame Broccoli combines ease and flavor for a satisfying dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 500 g Skin-on Chicken Thighs Boneless, skinless thighs can be used for a lighter option.
  • 100 ml Soy Sauce Low-sodium soy sauce can be used.
  • 60 g Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan option.
  • 2 tbsp Oil Any neutral oil like vegetable or canola.
  • 1 tbsp Garlic & Ginger Paste Fresh minced garlic and ginger can be substituted.
Broccoli Ingredients
  • 300 g Broccoli Can substitute with green beans or bok choy.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds Can be omitted if not available.
Optional Serving
  • 150 g Rice Can substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Roasting tin
  • Frying pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (or 180°C for fan oven)/Gas Mark 6.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon of oil, and garlic & ginger paste. Pour this over the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Place the marinated chicken thighs in a roasting tin, skin-side up, and roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
  4. If serving rice, start cooking it according to package instructions.
  5. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, add the leftover garlic & ginger paste, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add the broccoli with a splash of water, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
  7. Remove the lid from the broccoli, sprinkle on the sesame seeds, and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle with a bit of extra honey before serving.

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