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Honey-Garlic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Skillet recipe card

Honey-Garlic Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Skillet

A quick, flavorful one-pan meal with caramelized Brussels sprouts and tender honey-garlic chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 skillet
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until smooth; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place Brussels sprouts in the skillet cut side down in a single layer and cook without stirring for 5 to 7 minutes until deeply browned and caramelized.
  4. Stir the Brussels sprouts and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until just tender, then transfer them to a plate.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering.
  6. Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and add it to the skillet in an even layer.
  7. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through with no pink in the center.
  8. Return the Brussels sprouts to the skillet with the chicken and pour the honey-garlic sauce over the top.
  9. Toss everything to coat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  10. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if using, and serve hot on its own or over rice or noodles.

Notes

- For extra sauce, increase honey and soy sauce to 1/3 cup each.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water and simmer briefly to loosen.
- Chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts; cut them the same size and cook until no longer pink.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water.