Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken and broccoli glazed in teriyaki sauce, roasted and served with brown rice for a vibrant meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Broccoli

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds), cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 4 cups 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chicken and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
03 - In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
04 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Whisk slurry into the saucepan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
05 - Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and broccoli, tossing gently to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
06 - Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender with slight crispness.
07 - Serve chicken and broccoli over cooked brown rice. Drizzle with reserved teriyaki sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-Pan Cleanup: By roasting the chicken and vegetables on a single sheet pan, you save significant time on washing up.
  • Better Than Takeout: The homemade teriyaki sauce is free from artificial preservatives and can be adjusted to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Nutritious & Filling: High in protein and fiber, this meal provides sustained energy without the heavy feeling of traditional fried takeout.
02 -
  • Don't Overcrowd: Use a large sheet pan to ensure the ingredients are in a single layer; this allows the chicken to roast rather than steam.
  • Sauce Thickness: If your sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Rice Prep: To save time, you can use pre-cooked frozen brown rice or microwaveable pouches for a truly speedy weeknight meal.
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