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This simple Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Soy Chicken and Broccoli is about to become your new go-to meal. Easy homemade, extra saucy chicken, tossed in a gingery, sweet, spicy, and extra sticky honey soy sauce. Serve with steamed rice and broccoli – cooked right alongside the chicken – for the easiest sheet pan dinner. A delicious, fun, take-out style dinner made at home – and much healthier too – that’s great any night of the week!
It doesn’t look like it, but when you read this recipe, to me, it screams retro. Retro, like a recipe your grandma would have made way back in the day. This is totally something my Nonnie would have made on repeat.
It’s EASY, which we of course love. My Nonnie was a real pro at creating delicious dinners that took very little effort on her part. She knew her time was better spent shopping with me!
Her secret was using ingredients that did double the work. She would incorporate a lot of store-bought seasoning packets and sauces to add flavor. She’d also take shortcuts whenever she could. But regardless, her dinners were always delicious, and I know she’d fully approve of this recipe.
So what is the “retro” secret ingredient here? A little bit of ketchup. It gives this sticky sauce added body, flavor, and sweetness.
I know it’s not a new concept by any means, but I don’t often use ketchup for cooking. I usually reserve it for dipping my french fries. But I’m now sold on using ketchup in sauces. Sounds odd, but wow, it’s so delicious.
The details
This recipe is so simple and straightforward. Grab some broccoli and chicken, I love to use a mix of chicken breasts and thighs. My family prefers chicken breasts, but I think thighs always add flavor. They give just the right amount of fat to keep chicken from drying out. I find a mix is always nice!
Arrange the chicken and broccoli inside a baking dish. I use a smaller sheet pan with sides. Ideally, you want to use something a little smaller than a 9×13 inch baker. This will allow the sauce to better thicken around the chicken. A sheet pan with sides is perfect!
Now the sauce. Mix equal amounts of honey, ketchup, and tamari (or soy sauce) together. Then add tart pomegranate juice, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Mix and pour the sauce over the chicken.
Bake until the sauce thickens slightly around the pieces of chicken and broccoli.
At the end of cooking, I like to switch the oven to the broil setting and get the chicken caramelized on top. Just watch closely, the broiler can really work FAST.
I was shocked at how well the timing of everything ended up working out. Nothing fancy here, just simple cooking, but very delicious.
Serve the sauce, chicken, and broccoli over steamed rice with plenty of green onions, and if you’re into it, pomegranates too. I love using them because they add color and juiciness.
Looking for other weeknight dinners? Here are my favorites:
Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala
Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Crema
Lastly, if you make this Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Soy Chicken and Broccoli be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Soy Chicken and Broccoli
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 349 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 2 inch cubes
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice (or use orange juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- chili flakes
- jasmine rice, for serving
- sliced green onions and pomegranate (optional)
Instructions
Oven
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Rub a baking sheet with oil.2. Arrange the chicken and broccoli in the prepared baking dish. 3. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, ketchup, tamari, pomegranate juice, garlic, ginger, and a good pinch of chili flakes. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.5. Turn the oven to broil and broil 3-5 minutes, until the chicken caramelizes on top. WATCH CLOSELY, the broiler works fast. Serve the chicken, broccoli, and sauce over bowls of rice topped with green onions and pomegranate, if desired.
Instant Pot
- 1. Arrange the chicken and broccoli inside the instant pot bowl. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the honey, ketchup, tamari, pomegranate juice, garlic, ginger, and a good pinch of chili flakes. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 8-10 minutes.3. Once done cooking, release the steam. Serve the chicken, broccoli, and sauce over bowls of rice topped with green onions and pomegranate, if desired.
Unfortunately this recipe came out quite soupy and without the “sticky” quality despite following it to a tee in the oven. Flavors were still good but the sauce was a big miss.
Hi Caylynn,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your review! So sorry to hear it was soupy, any chance the sheet pan was overcrowded causing everything to steam? Let me know how I can help! xx
Followed recipe exactly. Chicken was overcooked and dry. Broccoli was mushy and not edible. Sauce was watery. Disappointed.
Hi Tori,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear the dish was not enjoyed. Please let me know how I can help! xx
Lovely flavours, however:
1) I cooked mine on 180c for 17 mins and the chicken was overcooked! So that’s half the time, and a lot lower temp
2)Although the chicken was overcooked, the broccoli was still crunchy
3) Don’t think I’ll make it again, but if I did I think I would just boil the broccoli so it’s perfect, and then just cook the chicken in the oven at the lower temp for less time than the recipe states
Such a shame, seeing as there is so many negative reviews – hopefully the recipe can be adjusted! 🙂
Hi Sasha,
Thanks for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed! Maybe your chicken was cut smaller than mine? I’ve tested this recipe quite a bit and it actually has 4.5 stars, so I don’t see the need to adjust anything. Please let me know if I can help further! xx
Did you try this in the instant pot before posting? It turns out like soup. Disgusting and a waste of expensive chicken 🙁
Hi Dan,
I did, I test all of my recipes anywhere between 5-10 times before sharing. Was there something specific that I can help you with? Sorry to hear it was not enjoyed! xx
I’m excited to try this ! If you don’t have ginger is that a deal breaker ? Thanks for all your yummy dishes !
Hi Shannon,
No worries, you can skip the ginger:) I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Really enjoyed the flavor of this dish! I think next time I’ll lower the temperature and pay attention more.
Hi Lindsay,
Happy Wednesday!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad it was delish! xT
Hi Tieghan,
Ive made this three times now and love the sauce— it’s inspired me to add ketchup to several other sauces I make for that tomato-y tangy flavor! The most recent time I made this, my chicken breast chunks came out pretty chewy/ tough. Any tips to avoid this? I’m wondering if I cut them up too small.
Hey Ava,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I’m so glad it was delish! Is it possible the chicken is over-cooked? Have a great weekend:) xx
Wow this turned out amazing! I used chicken thighs and I did bake it on a sheet pan. I can’t see this being anywhere close to what I got if it was made in an instant pot. I would absolutely make this again! Couldn’t be easier.
Hey there,
Fantastic!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was delish! xT
This was AMAZING. The flavor is incredible, and adding the pomegranate seeds and onions as a garnish is a must. Highly recommend!!
Hey Julia,
Happy Monday!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xx
I usually love HBH’s recipes, but agree with other comments on this particular recipe. The chicken was very over cooked and I didn’t even do the broiler part. Not making the comment to be unkind, just to let others know to perhaps adjust the cooking time and temp on the chicken.
Hi Abbey,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it wasn’t enjoyed! Please let me know if there is anything that I can help with! xT
Used the instant pot directions and ended up with a bowl of mushy broccoli and watery sauce. Really unappetizing with none of the “sticky” quality at all. Chicken was tender, but fell apart with a fork. No texture to this dish at all—if you’re making, don’t do the instant pot directions!
Hi Jams,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so sorry to hear that this recipe was not enjoyed. Maybe try it using the sheet pan maybe and see if you get some better results! xx
Delicious! My hubby doesn’t loved cooked broccoli and he said it was good in this. I did an extra cup of broccoli, but I think I’ll do even more next time.
Hi Shirl,
Wonderful!! Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it! xT
The instant pot instructions need to be revised. Cooking broccoli on high pressure, with the chicken for 18-20 minutes, will result in a broccoli mush. Broccoli in the instant pot cooks within a few minutes.
Also readers, be cautious about using parchment paper under a broiler. It can ignite.
Thank you.
Hi Tori,
Thanks for sharing your feedback, I have never had these results, so sorry to hear you did! xx
I made this last night and the sauce was not thick at all and the chicken was way over cooked and dry. I’ll try again and cook less with a cornstarch slurry. Good flavors.
Hi Hollie,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, so sorry to hear it was not enjoyed. Let me know if you give it another try! xx
I wanted to love this recipe but like several other comments this sauce didn’t thicken correctly. Has good flavor though!
Hi Hannah,
Thanks for giving this dish a try, so glad you enjoyed the flavors! Sorry to hear the sauce didn’t thicken up, I would broiler longer next time or add a cornstarch slurry. I hope this helps! xx