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Easy honey garlic chicken recipe for weeknight dinners

Name: Easy honey garlic chicken recipe for weeknight dinners
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 107 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, 4 boneless, skinless; Honey, 1/3 cup; Soy sauce, 1/4 cup; Garlic, minced, 4 cloves; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper, to taste; Sweet potato, peeled and diced, 1 large; Broccoli florets, 2 cups; Red bell pepper, sliced, 1; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt and pepper, to taste

This succulent honey garlic chicken features tender breast pieces tossed in a signature sticky glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes for a gourmet feel. Serve this versatile dish over fluffy white rice or steamed vegetables to create a wholesome meal that your entire family will absolutely love.

4.8(306 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 16, 2026

Easy honey garlic chicken recipe for weeknight dinners — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

27 min

Cook

1 h 20 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken

For the Roasted Vegetables

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 434 kcal
Protein: 23.33 g
Carbs: 37.5 g
Fat: 12.25 g
Fiber: 3.55 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1737 kcal
Protein: 93.3 g
Carbs: 150 g
Fat: 49 g
Fiber: 14.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Chicken breasts 4 boneless, skinless	880	80	0	20	0
Honey 1/3 cup	300	0	82	0	0
Soy sauce 1/4 cup	40	4	6	0	0
Garlic, minced 4 cloves	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 large	160	3	37	0	6
Broccoli florets 2 cups	55	4.5	11	0.5	5
Red bell pepper, sliced 1	40	1	9	0.5	3
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Make the marinade
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice.
2
Marinate chicken
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.
3
Refrigerate
Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Tip: Ensure chicken is not overlapping for even cooking.
2
Season vegetables
On a baking sheet, toss sweet potato, broccoli, and red pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3
Arrange on sheet
Spread the vegetables evenly on the sheet.
Tip: Turn vegetables halfway through roasting for even caramelization.

How to Make Easy honey garlic chicken recipe for weeknight dinners

Total time: 1 h 47 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Bake the vegetables
Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until tender.
2
Cook the chicken
Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Cook in a grill pan over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
3
Rest the chicken
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.