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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables Dinner

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A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs and vibrant vegetables coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Slice the bell pepper, zucchini, and carrots; separate broccoli into bite-sized florets.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil.
  5. Add chicken thighs skin-side down (or one side if skinless) and cook undisturbed until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  6. Flip chicken and brown the other side for another 3-4 minutes; chicken will not be fully cooked yet.
  7. Nestle the vegetables evenly around the chicken in the pan.
  8. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover loosely with a lid or foil, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender, stirring once halfway through.
  10. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce and glaze the chicken.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning. Pat chicken dry before cooking for better caramelization. Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor. Check chicken doneness with a thermometer aiming for 165°F (74°C). If sauce is too thin at the end, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir in, cooking for another minute.

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