Try this Honey Sesame Chicken Vegetable Sheet Pan meal if you’re looking for a healthier dinner option. It’s a quick, one-pan meal that gets chicken, veggies, and sauce done in just 30 minutes. Plus, it’s super flavorful and much better than takeout!
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Why this Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe for sheet pan chicken and veggies. It’s a meal that is so delicious and easy, it’s perfect for any busy night.
- 30 Minute Meal: This recipe is quick and easy, the perfect easy weeknight meal!
- Easy Ingredients: This sticky sauce chicken dish uses common ingredients you often have on hand.
- Family Favorite: Everyone in the family loves it, making it a go-to meal.
- Adaptable: With a few simple swaps, you can make this low-carb, meat free, dairy free … be sure to read our suggestions below.
- Makes Great Leftovers: The leftovers are just as good! You can easily reheat to enjoy for the next few days.
- Delicious Flavor: This chicken and vegetable sheet pan dish tastes amazing and is a hit every time.
- Great for Leftovers: Sheet pan chicken vegetables leftovers taste just as good, if not better.
- Great for Meal Prep: The recipe is perfect for making in bulk and enjoying throughout the week.
What Chicken is Best for this Recipe?
In this recipe, I used chicken thighs! However when you make this recipe, you can easily swap for boneless skinless chicken breast.
Honey Sesame Chicken Ingredient Notes
To make this easy chicken recipe, you will need just a few super simple ingredients. If you don’t already have these ingredients around your kitchen, they can all easily be found at the store or online.
- Chicken Thighs: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this recipe. Thighs give more flavor and are also super easy to cut into pieces.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: The sweet chili sauce is what will bring in some of the spicy and savory flavors in the sauce.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Prep Ahead Suggestions for Chicken Thighs in Honey Sesame Sauce
Prepping ahead of time can help save you time and kitchen space and keep in a small bowl. Just add the chicken when it comes to making everything for a busy weeknight dinner!
- Make the Sauce Ingredients: Make the honey sesame glaze ahead of time so it’s ready for the chicken pieces.
- Prep Veggies: Cut your vegetables and store until you’re ready for them. Make some white or brown rice.
Pro Tip
Equally sized bite size pieces of chicken will result in an even cooking!
How to Make Easy Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
This recipe comes together in just 2 quick and easy steps. This honey sauce coated chicken is so good, you’ll be adding it to your weekly meal rotation!
These are the basic steps for making Honey Sesame Chicken Vegetable Sheet Pan. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, onion powder and sweet chili sauce in a large bowl.
Add chicken to bowl and toss to coat and allow to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
2. Bake Chicken and Vegetables
Place chicken and vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Pour marinade over the chicken and bake for 25 minutes for the flavors to simmer together.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers
- Storing: Store this easy and quick meal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: I like to reheat leftovers in the oven to make sure nothing gets mushy.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy remaining chicken leftovers with rice or instant flake potatoes throughout the week.
Variations and Substitutions for Honey-Sesame Chicken
This sweet and savory honey sesame sauce recipe is super easy to customize to make it your own! Add other ingredients and experiment with flavors to make it better than takeout.
- Different Vegetables: Try adding toasted sesame seeds and green onion.
- Hot Honey: For some extra heat, try hot honey for this delicious recipe.
- Different Flavors: Add some flavor to the chicken with salt and pepper, or add some brown sugar or rice vinegar to the sauce.
Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables Recipe FAQs
You can serve over rice such as fried rice, cauliflower rice, jasmine rice, rice noodles, white rice or brown rice. You can also serve with Best Broccoli Cheese Soup, Chili Lime Grilled Corn or Cherry Cheesecake Dessert Wontons.
Yes! You can fry the chicken with oil and drizzle some toasted sesame oil on top, or I like to cook crispy chicken and veggies in the air fryer.
Chicken is cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Cook in batches if making more than one batch.
Expert Tips for Making This Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Recipe
- Sauce Thickness: Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more or less cornstarch and water. Use a sprinkle of cornstarch to thicken, or a splash of water to thin.
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, for optimal flavor absorption. The Soy sauce gives a real umami flavor.
- Alternate Cooking Methods: Feel free to try to make this panda express recipe in the instant pot, air fryer or slow cooker.
- Garnish with Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle with sesame seeds on top of your copycat Chinese takeout honey garlic crispy chicken pieces.
Honey Sesame Chicken Vegetable Sheet Pan
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Soy sauce
- ¼ cup Honey
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
- 2 pounds Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1 Red onion, sliced
- 4 Carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 Bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups Snap peas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, onion powder and sweet chili sauce; Whisk to combine.
- Add chicken to bowl and allow to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
- Place chicken and vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer.
- Pour marinade over the chicken.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Christina’s Notes
- Sauce Thickness: Adjust the sauce consistency by adding more or less cornstarch and water. Use a sprinkle of cornstarch to thicken, or a splash of water to thin.
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, for optimal flavor absorption
- Alternate Cooking Methods: Feel free to try to make this panda express recipe in the instant pot, air fryer or slow cooker.
- Garnish with Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle with sesame seeds on top of your copycat Chinese takeout honey garlic crispy chicken pieces.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, scroll up on the page.
Nutrition
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Can I use chicken breasts and if so how many do you think I would need to make this recipe?
This recipe sounds so good!!
You could definitely use chicken breast. Simple replace it with two pounds of chicken breast.