This Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken is the easy, flavorful weeknight dinner your whole family will love. Juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and sweet carrots are roasted together, then coated in a sticky homemade honey garlic sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Serve it over fluffy rice for a complete family meal that comes together with minimal cleanup.
If you’re anything like me, I’m always looking for easy dinner recipes for busy weeknights that my whole family will actually eat. This honey garlic chicken checks all the boxes: it’s simple, filling, packed with flavor, and made on one sheet pan.
And the best part? You don’t need a complicated list of ingredients or a sink full of dishes to make it happen.
Why You’ll Love This Honey Garlic Chicken
- Easy weeknight dinner: Everything cooks on one sheet pan.
- Family-friendly: Sweet honey garlic sauce makes the chicken and vegetables extra delicious.
- Minimal cleanup: One pan means less time washing dishes.
- Simple ingredients: Most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen.
- Meal-prep friendly: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Easy to customize: Add pineapple, swap the vegetables, or serve it with your favorite rice.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For serving, I love spooning everything over warm white rice, but brown rice, jasmine rice, or even quinoa would work beautifully.
How to Make Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken
1. Prep the oven and ingredients
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the carrots. If your broccoli florets are especially large, cut them into smaller pieces so everything cooks evenly.
2. Season the chicken and vegetables
Add the chicken, broccoli, and carrots to a large sheet pan.
Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
3. Roast
Spread everything into an even layer on the sheet pan.
Roast for 15 minutes.
4. Make the honey garlic sauce
While the chicken and vegetables are roasting, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
In a separate small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and whisk to combine.
The cornstarch is what helps transform the sauce into that delicious thick, sticky honey garlic glaze.
5. Add the sauce
Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven.
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables, then toss everything together so the sauce coats each piece.
6. Bake until caramelized
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and started to caramelize.
7. Serve
Serve the sticky honey garlic chicken and roasted vegetables over warm rice.
Spoon any extra sauce from the pan over the top and enjoy!
Tere’s Tip
Add pineapple! 🍍
For a fun sweet-and-savory twist, add pineapple chunks to the sheet pan before the second bake. The pineapple gets warm and caramelized while soaking up some of that delicious honey garlic sauce.
It’s such a simple addition, but it makes this easy chicken dinner feel extra special.
Easy Ways to Customize This Recipe
One of my favorite things about sheet pan dinners is how easy they are to make your own.
Switch up the vegetables. Try bell peppers, snap peas, zucchini, green beans, or cauliflower in place of some of the broccoli and carrots.
Use chicken thighs. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a great option if you prefer darker meat.
Add pineapple. This is my favorite variation. The sweetness pairs perfectly with the salty soy sauce and savory garlic.
Make it spicy. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha to the honey garlic sauce.
Change the grain. Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa, or noodles.
What to Serve With Honey Garlic Chicken
This sheet pan chicken already has protein and vegetables, so I like to keep the rest of dinner simple.
Serve it with:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Brown rice
- Fried rice
- Cauliflower rice
- Quinoa
- Asian-inspired cucumber salad
- Fresh pineapple
- Edamame
For a busy family night, a big bowl of rice alongside this chicken is honestly all you need.
How to Store Leftovers
Transfer leftover honey garlic chicken and vegetables to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
For an easy lunch, portion the chicken, vegetables, and rice into individual containers. Reheat and enjoy throughout the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work wonderfully in this recipe. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and cook until they reach a safe internal temperature.
Can I add pineapple to this recipe?
Absolutely. Add pineapple chunks to the sheet pan when you add the honey garlic sauce before the second bake. The pineapple will caramelize slightly and add a delicious sweetness.
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Fresh broccoli is my preference because it roasts beautifully, but frozen broccoli can work. Keep in mind that frozen vegetables contain more moisture and may not caramelize quite as well.
How long does honey garlic chicken last in the refrigerator?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Can I meal prep this chicken?
Yes! This is a great meal prep chicken recipe. Divide the chicken, vegetables, and rice into individual containers for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week.
More Easy Family Dinner Recipes
If you’re looking for more easy family meals, try adding these to your weekly dinner rotation:
- Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Dinners
- One-Pan Chicken and Vegetables
- Easy Homemade Chicken Marinades
- Mediterranean Chicken Dinner
- Easy Weeknight Pasta Recipes
- Healthy Family Dinner Ideas
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This easy sheet pan honey garlic chicken is proof that a homemade dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. With juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, and a sticky homemade honey garlic sauce, it’s a simple meal that feels special enough for the whole family to gather around the table.
And if you try the pineapple version, let me know — it’s one of my favorite ways to make this recipe!
Recipe at a Glance
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: 40–45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Chicken & Vegetables
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 425°F.
- Season: Add chicken, broccoli, and carrots to a sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast: Bake for 15 minutes.
- Make sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce.
- Combine: Remove the pan from the oven and pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss to coat.
- Finish baking: Return to the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and caramelized.
- Serve: Serve over rice.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Tere’s Tip: Add pineapple chunks before the second bake for an extra delicious sweet-and-savory twist.
