Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Chicken

A simple, protein-packed dinner with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a sweet-savory honey garlic glaze. This is the kind of meal Cedar Trail Living is all about—fresh ingredients, plenty of flavor, and an easy dinner that works for real life.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into pieces

• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into pieces

• 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onion for finishing

Honey Garlic Sauce

• ⅓ cup honey

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray.

2. Place the chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.

3. Spread everything into an even layer and bake for approximately 18–22 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

4. While the chicken cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger in a small saucepan.

5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Mix the cornstarch and water separately, then stir the mixture into the sauce. Simmer briefly until the sauce thickens.

6. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and drizzle the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss gently to coat.

7. Return to the oven for approximately 2–3 minutes.

8. Finish with fresh parsley or green onion and serve warm.

From the Garden

Fresh garlic, parsley, green onions, broccoli, peppers, and zucchini can all be homegrown ingredients in this recipe. Highlight this section because connecting what we grow with what we eat is an important part of Cedar Trail Living.

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Cedar Trail Tip

Prep the vegetables and chicken ahead of time and refrigerate them separately. When dinner time comes, all that's left is assembling the sheet pan and making the sauce.

Make It Your Own

Include these easy substitutions:

• Swap broccoli for cauliflower, green beans, or another seasonal vegetable.

• Use whatever color bell peppers you have available.

• Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.

• Serve over brown rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or enjoy it as-is.

• Fresh garden herbs can be used as the finishing garnish.