Juicy, bone-in chicken thighs are braised alongside crisp broccoli and a punchy ginger-garlic sauce is spicy, sweet, and oh-so delectable. 

This Saucy Braised Ginger Chicken Thighs and Broccoli is a healthy go-to dinner when you just don’t know what to make. It’s quick, simple, and pretty straightforward to make.

The marinade here packs a real punch. It’s full of anti-inflammatory ingredients including fresh ginger, garlic, honey, and turmeric. 

All of this flavor doesn’t go to waste either. After marinating the chicken, we reduce it down to create a sticky, glazy sauce to cover the chicken again. 

This dinner is made in one large skillet, so you don’t need to worry about a sink full of dishes after the meal. 

Serve with pre-cooked rice for a delicious bowl meal any night of the week. Enjoy! 

Key Ingredients for Saucy Braised Ginger Chicken Thighs and Broccoli

If you like to cook Asian-inspired meals like this one, then most of the marinade ingredients you likely already have in your fridge or pantry. Here’s what you’ll need to get dinner on the table tonight. 

• Chicken Thighs: I like to use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for this particular recipe. The skin gets super crispy in the oven and the bone-in chicken tends to be the juiciest cut of meat. Of course, you can substitute chicken breasts or boneless thighs if you prefer. If using boneless chicken, be sure to reduce the cooking time. It won’t take as long for the chicken to cook through. 
• Broccoli: This cruciferous veggie is best roasted and glazed in a sticky sauce. 
• Coconut Aminos: This gluten-free soy sauce alternative is slightly sweeter than traditional soy sauce. Tamari can also be a great gluten-free substitute or use regular soy sauce if you aren’t gluten-free. Taste and adjust the salt as necessary because tamari and soy sauce can be saltier than coconut aminos.  

• Chicken Bone Broth: Nutrient-rich bone broth is the base for the delectable sauce. 
• Sriracha: Add as much or as little as you like depending on your spice preference. 
• Honey: This natural sweetener gives the sauce its sticky-like consistency. 
• Turmeric: One of the most popular anti-inflammatory ingredients, turmeric should always be paired with ground pepper to absorb all of its nutrients. 
• Garlic and Ginger: Fresh is best here. Don’t be scared by the amount of garlic (6 to 8 cloves), as it will cook down in the sauce. 
• Serving Suggestions: I like to serve this with white rice (either premade or frozen) to help soak up all that delicious sauce! A sprinkle of chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds is a nice touch too. 

How to Make Ginger Soy Chicken Thighs and Broccoli

Let’s get started by making the marinade. In a small bowl or jar combine the avocado oil, coconut aminos, bone broth, sriracha, honey, turmeric, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. 

Add the chicken thighs to a large plastic bag and pour the marinade over the chicken thighs, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade.

Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours. The longer it sits, the more flavor that’ll seep into the chicken. 

Now, let’s move on to cooking the chicken. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Remove the chicken from the marinade. Don’t discard the marinade as we’ll be using that later.

Place the chicken skin side down in a large oven-proof skillet or baking dish.

Toss the broccoli florets around the chicken. Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken and broccoli.

Bake for 15 minutes then remove and flip the chicken over.

Bake for an additional 20 minutes then broil for 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven. 

Plate the chicken on a serving platter along with the broccoli and pre-cooked rice, if using. 

Place the skillet with the remaining marinade on the stovetop.

Bring the marinade to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, whisking frequently, to reduce and thicken the sauce.

Pour the sauce over plated chicken and broccoli and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

More Super Simple Chicken Recipes: 

• Dairy-Free Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
• High Protein Greek Chicken Salad
• Gluten-Free Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders
• One Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Potatoes
• Crispy Baked Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Tenders