Honey Soy Glazed Chicken With Sesame Rice Recipe

Korean cuisine · 336 calories

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Sesame Rice recipe

About this recipe

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Sesame Rice is a perfect dinner option for those craving bold flavors and a satisfying meal. This Korean-inspired recipe combines tender chicken thighs coated in a rich glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and Korean red pepper powder. Pair it with fragrant sesame rice mixed with toasted sesame seeds and fresh spring onions for a balanced dish that's both comforting and nutritious. With 31g of protein per serving, this meal supports your energy needs and muscle recovery. It's a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors, made easy within 40 minutes. Serve it for dinner when you want to enjoy a taste of Korea at home!

Ingredients

  • 360G The Black Farmer Free Range Thigh Fillets Skinless & Boneless
  • - Amoy Dark Soy Sauce
  • 250G Spanish Lemon Honey, 250G
  • 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
  • 65G Natoora Root Ginger
  • - Korean Red Pepper Powder - Gochugaru
  • 207 Ml Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil, 207Ml
  • 500G Biona Organic Long Grain Italian White Rice
  • Bunch Spring Onion (Bunch)
  • 100G Top-Op Black Till Sesame Seeds 100g
  • - Biona Capers In Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the white rice under cold water to remove excess starch, then cook in a pot with 360ml water until tender.
  2. 2. Mince the garlic and ginger finely, ensuring even distribution for the glaze.
  3. 3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and Korean red pepper powder to make the glaze.
  4. 4. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat, then lightly toast the sesame seeds until golden and aromatic.
  5. 5. Add olive oil to the same pan and sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
  6. 6. Pour the prepared glaze over the chicken and reduce heat, simmering for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the glaze thickens.
  7. 7. Fluff the cooked rice and mix it with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions for added flavor.
  8. 8. Plate the sesame rice and arrange the glazed chicken on top, drizzling any extra sauce for added taste.
  9. 9. Garnish with additional spring onions and a pinch of sesame seeds for a final touch before serving.