Honey Soy Glazed Chicken With Sesame Rice Recipe

Korean cuisine · 473 calories

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Sesame Rice recipe

About this recipe

Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with Honey Soy Glazed Chicken served alongside fragrant sesame rice. This Asian-inspired dish brings tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. The sesame rice, infused with nutty sesame oil and topped with toasted sesame seeds, provides the ideal complement. With a prep and cook time of just 35 minutes, this meal is perfect for a quick yet indulgent dinner. Packed with 36g of protein and a balanced mix of carbs and fats, it’s both delicious and nutritious. Whether you’re looking to impress at the dinner table or simply treat yourself, this dish delivers comfort and satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Nutrich Chicken Thigh Boneless
  • - DELI QUINOA/BASMATI RICE 1KG
  • 100 g Dabur Honey
  • - Dark Soy Sauce-90 GM
  • 100 g Whole Farm Premium White Sesame Seeds
  • 500 ml Oil (For Frying)
  • 110 g Unpeeled Garlic Cloves
  • loose Ginger
  • 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
  • 1 ltr Anveshan Cold Pressed Black Sesame Oil
  • 200 G Spring Onion(200Gm)

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water and set aside to drain.
  2. 2. In a pot, add the rice, water, and a pinch of salt, then bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes until cooked.
  3. 3. While the rice cooks, mince the garlic and ginger finely for the chicken glaze.
  4. 4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger to create the glaze.
  6. 6. Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet, reduce the heat, and let the chicken simmer for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked and coated in the sticky sauce.
  7. 7. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for added flavor.
  8. 8. Slice the spring onions thinly and sprinkle them over the glazed chicken before serving.
  9. 9. Serve the honey soy glazed chicken hot with a side of sesame rice, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired.