Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken With Herbed Rice Recipe

American cuisine · 1 servings · 670 calories

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

  • 1 Kg Laila Basmati Rice
  • - Thyme Bunched Herb
  • 1 Jar Rowse Clear Honey
  • - Amoy Dark Soy Sauce
  • 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
  • - Lurpak Unsalted Butter
  • 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
  • 250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml
  • 600G Shazans Chicken Thigh Fillets
  • 1 Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
  • 50G Natoora Fresh Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 500 ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 Ml

Instructions

  1. 1. In a rice cooker, combine 200 g rinsed basmati rice, 400 ml water, 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp (10 g) chopped parsley, and 1 tsp thyme. Cook according to its standard settings until fluffy and fragrant.
  2. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add 600 g chicken thigh fillets.
  3. 3. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown and almost cooked through.
  4. 4. While the chicken is cooking, finely chop 3 garlic cloves and prepare the honey garlic glaze.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and the garlic until well combined.
  6. 6. Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes while basting the chicken, until it is cooked through (no pink inside, 75°C).
  7. 7. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, letting the sauce thicken slightly for 2 minutes.
  8. 8. Plate the herbed rice and place the glazed chicken thighs on top.
  9. 9. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the chicken for extra flavor.
  10. 10. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

How to make Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken With Herbed Rice

  1. Sear the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  2. Make the glaze. While the chicken cooks, finely chop the garlic cloves and mix them in a small bowl with the honey, soy sauce and lemon juice until well combined.
  3. Glaze the chicken. Pour the glaze over the chicken and simmer for 5-7 minutes, basting, until cooked through. Remove the chicken and let the sauce thicken slightly for 2 minutes.
  4. Cook the herbed rice. Combine rice, water, butter, salt, black pepper, parsley and thyme in a rice cooker and cook on its standard setting until fluffy and fragrant.
  5. Plate and garnish. Plate the herbed rice, place the glazed chicken thighs on top and drizzle over any remaining sauce from the pan. Garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken with Herbed Rice take?
About 35 minutes altogether: 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, while the rice cooks alongside the chicken.
Is Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken with Herbed Rice vegetarian?
No, it contains chicken, which is pan-seared and then basted in the honey, soy and garlic glaze.
How do I get a sticky glaze on honey garlic chicken without burning it?
Sear the chicken until golden first, then add the honey mixture and baste over a moderate heat. Honey catches quickly, so lift the chicken out and let the sauce reduce briefly on its own rather than turning the heat up.
Can I make the herbed rice without a rice cooker?
Yes, simmer the rice with the water, butter, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme in a covered pan on low heat until the water is absorbed. Let it stand for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork.
What vegetables go with honey garlic chicken and herbed rice?
Steamed green beans, broccoli or a crisp green salad balance the sweet, salty glaze. Anything fresh and lightly dressed with lemon works, since the rice already carries butter, parsley and thyme.