Description
One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken & Rice is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with fluffy rice, all enveloped in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. The aroma of garlic wafts through the air as the chicken caramelizes, creating a beautiful golden crust that contrasts with the soft, fragrant rice beneath.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Broth: 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- Garnish: 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth, then stir in the rinsed rice.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the broccoli and carrots on top of the rice.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place in a covered skillet over low heat until warmed through.
- For a lower-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice and vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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