🍯 One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies
Why this one always wins
One pan = minimal cleanup 🙌
Sweet-savory flavor everyone likes
Easy swaps for picky eaters or diets
Looks fancy, cooks simple
Ingredients (serves ~4)
1½ lb chicken thighs or breasts (boneless = faster)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups baby potatoes (halved)
3 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt + pepper
Optional: chili flakes, lemon wedges
How to make it
Heat oven to 425°F / 220°C
Mix sauce: honey + soy sauce + garlic + olive oil
Toss everything on a sheet pan with salt & pepper
Spread it out (crowding = soggy veggies)
Bake 20–25 min, flip once halfway
Finish: squeeze lemon or sprinkle chili flakes if you want a little pop
Easy swaps (so it fits your crowd)
Vegetarian: swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas
No soy? use coconut aminos
Different veggies: bell peppers, zucchini, green beans all work
Extra fancy: add a sprinkle of sesame seeds at the end
What to serve with it
Steamed rice 🍚
Warm bread 🥖
Simple salad 🥗
If you tell me who you’re hosting (friends, family, picky eaters, vegetarians, etc.), I can tailor a menu combo that’ll make you look like a hosting legend. 😎
