Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken Broccoli (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken and broccoli tossed in a homemade teriyaki glaze, roasted together and served with brown rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Broccoli

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds), cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Teriyaki Sauce

06 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
13 - 2 tablespoons water

→ For Serving

14 - 2 cups cooked brown rice
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces and broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated. Spread mixture in a single layer across the prepared sheet pan.
03 - In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
04 - In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce reaches desired thickness. Remove from heat.
05 - Pour half of the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture on the sheet pan, tossing gently to coat all pieces evenly. Reserve remaining sauce for finishing.
06 - Transfer sheet pan to preheated oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring mixture halfway through cooking, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and broccoli is tender with slightly crispy edges.
07 - Divide cooked brown rice among serving bowls. Top with roasted chicken and broccoli mixture. Drizzle with reserved teriyaki sauce and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One sheet pan means one cleanup, and honestly that alone makes weeknight cooking feel less daunting.
  • The chicken stays tender while the broccoli gets those crispy caramelized edges that make you reach for seconds.
  • Homemade teriyaki sauce tastes nothing like the bottled version, and your kitchen will smell incredible in the process.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through roasting, or you'll end up with dried out chicken on one side and undercooked on the other.
  • Cornstarch is the secret to a proper teriyaki glaze instead of a watery sauce, so don't leave it out thinking it's optional.
03 -
  • Don't buy pre-minced garlic if you can avoid it; fresh garlic makes a noticeable difference in the sauce brightness and depth.
  • If your broccoli is sitting in the pan longer than you want, pull it out halfway through roasting and add it back in for the final 10 minutes so the edges stay crisp instead of turning mushy.
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