One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli Rice (Printable)

Tender chicken, rice, and broccoli simmer in a sweet honey garlic sauce for an easy Asian-inspired one-pan meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 with some reserved for garnish

→ 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

# 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 or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then add chicken pieces. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden (they do not need to be fully cooked through).
03 - Add rinsed rice, carrots, and most of the green onions to the pan. Stir to combine.
04 - Pour the 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 - After 15 minutes, quickly lift the lid and scatter broccoli florets evenly over the rice without stirring. Replace the lid and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor layering.
  • The sweet and garlicky sauce is addictive enough that you'll find yourself scraping the bottom of the pan for every last drop.
02 -
  • Never stir the rice once you've added the broccoli—it disrupts the cooking process and makes the rice sticky instead of fluffy.
  • If your rice seems to be cooking faster than expected, you might have less liquid than needed, so keep a kettle of hot broth nearby just in case.
03 -
  • Rinsing your rice before it hits the pan is a small step that makes an enormous difference in the final texture—don't skip it even when you're in a hurry.
  • The 5-minute rest after cooking is when the rice finishes cooking gently in residual heat, so cover the pan even though you're off the stove.
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