Description
Dinner in minutes! This sticky-sweet ginger soy chicken delivers HUGE flavor with almost zero effort. The sauce caramelizes into a glorious glaze that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large heads broccoli (about 1.5 lbs/680g), cut into florets
- 1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons (12g) fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
- 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) neutral oil like avocado or vegetable
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha (if using). In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add to the sauce mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag or bowl and pour in about 2/3 of the marinade, reserving the remaining 1/3. Massage the marinade into the chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to 24 hours).
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Toss broccoli florets with neutral oil and a pinch of salt, then spread around the edges of the baking sheet.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and arrange in the center of the baking sheet surrounded by broccoli. Ensure everything is in a single layer with space between pieces. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove sheet pan from oven. Brush chicken with half of the reserved sauce and toss broccoli gently. Return to oven for another 10-15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and broccoli has crispy edges. In the final 2-3 minutes, brush chicken with remaining sauce.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles if desired.