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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy honey garlic chicken thighs and roasted broccoli with a sticky, slightly sweet, garlicky sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet (about 18×13 inches) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on one half of the baking sheet, spaced evenly. Pour about half of the honey garlic sauce over the chicken, coating evenly but not drowning them.
  5. Toss the broccoli florets in the remaining sauce in the bowl until evenly coated. Spread the broccoli in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes uncovered. The chicken skin should start to crisp and the broccoli will begin to soften.
  7. Switch the oven to broil on high and broil for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. The chicken skin should be golden brown and crispy, and the broccoli should have charred edges.
  8. Check the chicken’s internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 165°F (74°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, pierce the thickest part and ensure juices run clear.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Do not drown chicken in sauce initially to avoid steaming the skin. Watch closely during broiling to prevent burning. If broccoli browns too fast, tent pan with foil halfway through roasting. Flipping broccoli halfway is optional but can help even cooking. For chicken breasts, reduce roasting time to 15-18 minutes to avoid drying out. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat best in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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