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Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies

Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies


Description

This sheet pan dinner is what weeknight dreams are made of: minimal prep, maximum flavor, and only ONE pan to wash! The sticky-sweet sesame sauce will have everyone fighting for seconds.


Ingredients

Scale
  • lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups (200g) broccoli florets
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons (18g) sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds. Set aside ¼ cup for later use.
  3. Toss chicken pieces with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Combine broccoli and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange next to chicken on the sheet pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, toss bell peppers and zucchini with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. After the initial 10 minutes, add these vegetables to the pan.
  6. Drizzle half of the reserved sauce over everything and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds and green onions.
  8. Allow to rest for 2 minutes before serving over rice or your preferred base.