Honey Ginger Lime Chicken Skillet with Sesame Broccoli

This vibrant skillet dish combines juicy chicken thighs with a sticky honey-ginger-lime glaze and nutty sesame broccoli. It’s the ultimate sweet-savory balance with minimal cleanup. Ready faster than takeout!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp Sriracha
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 green onions (sliced)

Instructions

1. Whisk honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha in a bowl.
2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt/pepper.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until browned. Remove.
4. Add broccoli to skillet with 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam 3 minutes.
5. Uncover, drizzle with sesame oil, and cook 2 more minutes. Remove broccoli.
6. Return chicken to skillet and pour sauce over. Simmer 3-4 minutes until glazed.
7. Sprinkle sesame seeds over broccoli and toss.
8. Plate chicken with broccoli. Garnish with green onions and extra lime wedges.

Chef's Note

For extra crunch, toss broccoli with 1 tbsp cornstarch before cooking!

Make-Ahead Tips

Store in airtight container for 3 days. Reheat in skillet to maintain texture.

Substitutions

Swap broccoli for snap peas. Use maple syrup instead of honey for vegan version.