Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken With Sesame Rice Recipe

Chinese cuisine · 393 calories

Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken with Sesame Rice recipe

About this recipe

Sweet and savory honey garlic chicken served over fragrant sesame rice. A quick and satisfying lunch packed with protein and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Garlic
  • 500 g Chicken Whole
  • 125 g Honey Roasted Peanuts
  • 750 g Patanjali Rice Bran Oil

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, combine the rice with 400 ml water and a pinch of salt, then cook on low heat until fully absorbed.
  3. 3. While the rice cooks, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
  4. 4. Coat the chicken thighs evenly with cornstarch and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  5. 5. Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides, about 6 minutes.
  6. 6. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the pan with the chicken and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken, about 8 minutes.
  7. 7. Toast white sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until aromatic and golden brown.
  8. 8. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and mix in the toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
  9. 9. Plate the sesame rice and place the honey garlic glazed chicken on top.
  10. 10. Garnish with additional spring onions and serve warm for a delicious lunch.