Korean Honey Soy Glazed Chicken With Sesame Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Korean Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Sesame Rice is a flavorful, protein-packed dinner that’s perfect for busy evenings. This dish combines tender chicken thighs, seared to perfection, with a sweet and savory glaze made of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. The air fryer ensures the chicken remains juicy inside while forming a delicious caramelized crust. Pair this with fragrant sesame rice, tossed with toasted sesame seeds and spring onions, for a complete meal that satisfies both the palate and the nutritional needs. With 42g of protein and 174g of carbs per serving, this dish fuels your body while indulging your taste buds. Prepare this Korean-inspired dinner in under an hour and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

• 350G Frohweins Chicken Breast Fillets Supremes Skinless
• 150G Honey Mustard And Dill Gourmet Spread, 150G
• - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• - Schwartz Sesame Seeds
• 250G Tilda Wholegrain Basmati Rice 250g
• 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
• 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
• - Jalpur Rice Flour
• - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
• 50G Black Garlic Cloves, 50G
• 65G Natoora Root Ginger
• 207 Ml Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil, 207Ml
• - Korean Red Pepper Powder - Gochugaru
• Bunch Spring Onion (Bunch)
• 250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml

Instructions

1. 1. Pat dry the chicken thighs and sprinkle them with salt, black pepper, and rice flour for a light coating.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in an air fryer-safe skillet and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides.
3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and Korean red pepper powder.
4. 4. Pour the honey soy mixture over the chicken thighs in the skillet, ensuring they are well coated.
5. 5. Transfer the skillet into the air fryer and cook at 180°C for 15 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.
6. 6. While the chicken is cooking, toss the cooked jasmine rice with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and spring onions.
7. 7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes for the flavors to settle.
8. 8. Plate the sesame rice on one side and carefully place the glazed chicken thighs next to it.
9. 9. Drizzle any remaining glaze from the skillet over the chicken for added flavor.
10. 10. Garnish with additional spring onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.