One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli Rice (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp broccoli simmered in a sweet honey garlic sauce—all in one pan for easy cleanup.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein & Grains

01 - 1 lb 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

→ 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 Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then add chicken pieces. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
03 - Add rinsed rice, carrots, and most of the green onions to the pan. Stir to combine.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce and chicken broth into the pan, mixing well. Bring to a gentle boil.
05 - Reduce heat to low, cover, 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 another 8-10 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
07 - Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and reserved green onions.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means you get to skip the stack of dishes and actually enjoy your meal.
  • The honey-garlic sauce is addictively sweet and savory without being overly complicated—just a few pantry staples doing their thing.
  • Broccoli stays crisp while the rice beneath it absorbs all those sticky, garlicky flavors, so every bite has real texture and contrast.
02 -
  • Do not stir the broccoli in when you add it—let it sit on top where it steams gently and stays crisp; stirring it breaks it up and makes it mushy.
  • If your rice comes out slightly too wet, just uncover the pan and let it sit for a couple more minutes; if it's too dry, add a splash of broth or even water and cover for another minute or two.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on top—the difference between raw and toasted sesame is night and day, and it takes almost no effort.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you want the most forgiving result; they stay moist and tender no matter what, which takes the pressure off timing.
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