Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken With Herbed Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken with Herbed Rice is the perfect dinner for when you want something delicious, wholesome, and satisfying. Succulent chicken thighs are pan-seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a luscious glaze made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice. The balance of sweet and savory flavors in the glaze makes every bite irresistible. Paired with fragrant herbed rice cooked with butter, parsley, and thyme, this dish offers a delightful combination of textures and aromas. It’s not just a treat for your taste buds—this meal is also packed with nutrients, providing 85 grams of protein to keep you energized and full. The preparation is straightforward and the cooking time is minimal, making it ideal for a quick yet memorable weeknight dinner for two. This recipe is perfect for those comfort-food cravings, and with its bright flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 350G Frohweins Chicken Breast Fillets Supremes Skinless
• 150G Honey Mustard And Dill Gourmet Spread, 150G
• 1 Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
• 1 Kg Laila Basmati Rice
• - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
• - Amoy Dark Soy Sauce
• 250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml
• - Lurpak Unsalted Butter
• 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
• 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
• - Schwartz Flat Leaf Parsley
• - Thyme Bunched Herb

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken thighs.
2. 2. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown and almost cooked through.
3. 3. While the chicken is cooking, finely chop the garlic cloves and prepare the honey garlic glaze.
4. 4. In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic until well combined.
5. 5. Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes while basting the chicken.
6. 6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, letting the sauce thicken slightly for 2 minutes.
7. 7. In a rice cooker, combine rice, water, butter, salt, black pepper, parsley, and thyme.
8. 8. Cook the rice in the rice cooker according to its standard settings until fluffy and fragrant.
9. 9. Plate the herbed rice and place the glazed chicken thighs on top.
10. 10. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the chicken for extra flavor.
11. 11. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.