Two Serving Healthy Honey Chicken and Vegetables
This Healthy Honey Chicken and Vegetables recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor! Tender chicken and vibrant veggies glazed with a sweet honey balsamic sauce.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 boneless and skinless chicken breast or thighs about 6 to 8 ounces
- 0.5 cup baby carrots
- 0.5 cup sweet potatoes cubed (optional: russet potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons honey raw preferred
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 teaspoons tomato paste
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.125 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup broccoli chopped
Instructions
- Begin by washing and peeling the sweet potatoes if using. Cut them into small cubes for even cooking. Rinse the broccoli and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the baby carrots in half if they are large. Finally, mince the garlic and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, minced garlic, ground ginger, ground black pepper, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. This will be your flavorful glaze.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil to the pan. Once hot, add the chicken breast (or thighs). Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. A meat thermometer should read 165°F when done. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sweet potatoes and baby carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the broccoli and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until all the veggies are tender but still vibrant in color.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the honey balsamic sauce over the chicken and veggies. Gently toss to coat everything evenly in the sauce. Allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Once everything is well coated and heated through, plate your Two Serving Healthy Honey Chicken and Vegetables. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top and enjoy your nutritious meal!
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Spatula
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey balsamic sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more red pepper flakes if you enjoy a spicy kick.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the chicken from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Don’t overcook the vegetables; they should be tender yet crisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.